Today I will share with you several native fish in the lower reaches of the Yellow River, netizens who like fishing should be careful, each fish is very distinctive.
I don't know if you have seen the fishing friends who often fish in the Yellow River?
1. Yellow River bearded catfish
It is easy to take the bait on cloudy days or at night.
These fish do not swim into deep water after being hooked, but flee to the shore, probably because they have a habit of nesting in tree holes and under rocks near the shore.
Such large catfish not only exist in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, but also in the lower reaches of the Yellow River.
For example, in Zhengzhou, Kaifeng, and Puyang in Henan, many anglers often catch bearded catfish in the Yellow River.
Catfish are very predatory and very voracious.
Someone once photographed them attacking pigeons, and it looks amazing (pictured below).
2. Yellow River billfish
The water of the Yellow River is muddy, but there are many fish species in it. Billfish is also widely found in the Yellow River, and many Zhengzhou anglers often catch billfish in the Yellow River.
It is rare to see such a large warped mouth in the Yellow River, but it is said that some anglers caught a larger "rice warp" in the Xingyang and craft sections of the Yellow River, which is really surprising.
Have you ever seen such a big billfish in the Yellow River?
3. Yellow River whitebait
The body length of the whitebait is generally between 7 and 10 centimeters, and the body size is not large, and it is more common in the Xiaolangdi Reservoir of the Yellow River, and there are many of them.
In the lower reaches of the Yellow River, there are relatively few whitebait, which is inseparable from its high requirements for water quality.
Whitebait is extremely demanding in terms of water quality, and it can only survive in clear, pure, oxygen-rich waters. Therefore, the existence of whitebait has also become an important indicator to measure the quality of the ecological environment of a water.
The meat of whitebait is delicate, delicious, nutritious, and has the effect of nourishing and fitness. In ancient times, whitebait was regarded as a precious ingredient and was known as a "treasure in the water". Nowadays, with the pursuit of healthy eating, whitebait has gradually become a delicacy on the table.
Fourth, the Yellow River pigeon fish
Pigeon fish, also known as northern copperfish, are not encountered several times a year.
In the past, it is said that old fishermen could often catch this fish in the Yellow River, and its meat is delicious and nutritious, and it has become a delicacy on the tables of residents along the Yellow River.
With the passage of time and changes in the environment, the number of pigeon fish in the Yellow River has gradually decreased, and it has almost disappeared in the past two decades. In order to protect them, in 2022, the Yellow River pigeon fish was included in the list of first-class protected animals.
Therefore, when fishing enthusiasts encounter the Yellow River pigeonfish, they must remember to release them, and it is everyone's responsibility to protect the Yellow River and protect the ecological environment.
Fifth, the Yellow River yellow spicy ding
This fish is abundant in the Yellow River, and their appetite is extremely greedy.
Whenever anglers hang live earthworms on their bait, the yellow peppers will rush to eat them. Fishing enthusiasts are also happy to catch this kind of fish, catch more than a dozen, take home to make soup, very delicious.
Although this fish is delicious, it requires extra care when handling it.
The spikes on their bodies are poisonous, and if they are accidentally stabbed, the sharp pain seems to be able to instantly penetrate a person's nerves, which is unforgettable.
Another type of Yellow River oxtail fish has the same effect as Huang Lading.
They are more slender than Huang Lading, especially the tail, which looks like the tail of a scalper swaying in the water from a distance, hence the name.
Sixth, the Yellow River flower bone fish
The Yellow River Flower Girl, this nickname sounds graceful and smart, as if it is a touch of grace and agility in the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River.
In fact, her real name is Flower Bone Fish, which is a fish that lives in cold water.
When summer comes, the temperature gradually rises, at this time in the Yellow River, other fish also begin to be active, they compete for food, and the flower girl because of the delicate food, often can't eat other fish.
This makes it difficult to catch bonfish in the summer, but it is easier to catch them in the winter and spring when the temperature is low.
七、黄河赤眼鳟（红眼蚂螂）
The Yellow River red-eyed trout, also known as the red-eyed grasshopper.
It is a wild and energetic fish that swims fast, jumps and likes to hunt for food in the slow flow of the shallows. There, small fish, small shrimp, insects, etc. are its prey.
When you catch this fish, you will find that its force is so fierce and impulsive that anglers can't stop. Red-eyed trout are sensitive to movement, and once they sense danger, they flee at breakneck speeds, making it elusive.
This is a redeye trout and billfish caught by an angler, and the next one is a nail fish, can anglers tell the difference?
The angler below caught not only the "red-eyed trout", but also many other fish species, and even a soft-shelled turtle.
It can be seen that the number of fish in the Yellow River is still relatively large, which is also the reason why many fishing enthusiasts like to fish the Yellow River in the wild.
The above fish native to the Yellow River, if you can know more than three kinds of fish, you can call them cattle people. Fishing friends, do you know other fish in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River? May Day is coming soon, anglers can go to the Yellow River to find the passion of wild fishing.