2015 Everglades CISMA Non-native Fish Roundup

6th Annual Everglades CISMA Non-Native Fish Round Up

Results

The 6th Annual Everglades Non-Native Fish Round Up had a total of 52 anglers. In total, 1,062 fish (16 different species) were caught with an overall aggregate weight of 545 pounds. This year, there were ties in both the adult and junior categories. The tie was broken by whichever angler had the overall largest aggregate weight (not including snakeheads). Prizes will be mailed to the winners by the end of this week.

Most Species (Slam):

Adult: Josh Friers (7 species; 53.6 pounds
Prize: $100 gift card to Bass Pro Shop, Naples Zoo Membership
Junior: Sebastian Fraguela & Charlie Gannon
Prize: $50 gift card to Bass Pro Shop

Largest Fish (other than Snakehead):

Adult: Daniel Hagood (Nile Tilapia; 3.52 pounds)
Prize: $75 gift card to Bass Pro Shop
Junior: Ethan Rogge (Sailfin Catfish; 2.94 pounds)
Prize: $25 gift card to Bass Pro Shop

Total aggregate weight (not including Snakehead)

Adult: Daniel Hagood (53.7 pounds)
Prize: $75 gift card to Bass Pro Shop
Junior: Ryan Osborne(30.54 pounds)
Prize: $25 gift card to Bass Pro Shop, Cane fishing pole

Largest Snakehead:

Adult: Jerry Joseph (6.8 pounds)
Prize: $75 gift card to Bass Pro Shop, Zebco rod and reel
Junior: Ethan Rogge (4.56 pounds)
Prize: $25 gift card to Bass Pro Shop, Zebco rod and reel

Total aggregate weigh (Snakehead only):

Adult: Jerry Joseph (14.8 pounds)
Prize: $75 gift card to Bass Pro Shop
Junior: Ethan Rogge (8.18 pounds)
Prize: $25 gift card to Bass Pro Shop

The intent of the 2015 Everglades CISMA Non-native Fish Round-Up is to raise awareness of the negative environmental consequences of releasing non-native fish and to gather information on non-native fish and their ranges throughout the Everglades.

Everglades Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area

WORKING TO PROTECT THE EVERGLADES FROM INVASIVE SPECIES