Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Fish

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park by National Parks Service

Historically, 43 species of fish have been encountered in the waters of the park, including the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers and the streams leading into them. Popular freshwater game fish include largemouth and smallmouth bass ( Micropterus salmoides and M. dolomieu ), channel catfish ( Ictalurus punctatus ), and bluegill sunfish ( Lepomis macrochirus ).