What kind of fish is this??

[maier_michael]

I live in Mobile, Alabama and I was fishing yesterday morning off the causeway. I caught a bass first but my second catch I cant seem to identify. I dont fish very much so maybe this is obvious, but I have no clue what it is. Thanks

[cajixh]

its not a tropical fish so I wouldn't really have any idea.. anyway great fish you caught....

[jimeve]

Looks like a small common carp.

[Pedro]

It looks more like a Whiting or Hake. Did it have a small snorkle on its lower lip. They are good eating, a delicate, flaky flesh.

[coach160@yahoo.com]

it appears by the spot on its tail to be a redfish. also called red drum. its very common on gulf of mexico side of florida. jim

[maier_michael]

thanks jim. yours seems to be the right answer as ive looked at pics to prove it. looks like i need to brush up on my fish knowledge!

[coach160@yahoo.com]

redfish are a great gamefish and even have a professional fishing league. the get up to around 80 lbs i think. the make a clicking sound as they are equipped to break open shellfish. jim

[garbonzo]

Doesn't look like a carp to me...thank god. Useless fish. Not sure about now but was swimming in Lake Havasu (spelling? between California and Arizona if I remember correctly) and it was full of carp. You could actually grab them while swimming - there were so many..and so dumb. This one looks a lot better and likely edible....