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While northern snakeheads are native to Asia, they can also be found in North America from Florida up to Massachusetts. These predatory fish can be caught by baitcasting, drift fishing, still fishing, and top water fishing. Many anglers find top water lures to be particularly successful when fishing for northern snakeheads.<\/p>\n

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Region:<\/b> Northeast, South, West
\nHabitat:<\/b> River, Lake, Canal<\/center><\/p>\n
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How to identify Northern Snakehead<\/h3>\n

The northern snakehead has a long, slender body that has a fin running from the pectoral fins back to its tail. They are brown with dark blotching on the flanks. They have a black eye-spot near the base of their tails that looks like a bullseye. They can grow as long as three feet and look similar to snakes because of their flat heads. They have a large mouth that is full of teeth. Although they look like a bowfin, they can be identified by their anal fin and tail. Snakeheads have longer anal fins and a squared tail.<\/p>\n

Where to catch Northern Snakehead<\/h3>\n

Although this fish is native to Asia, they have been found in parts of Florida up to Massachusetts, including the Potomac River. They prefer shallow, still waters such as canals, swamps, ponds, lakes, reservoirs, and rivers. Their spawning season runs from March to May and again from August to November. <\/p>\n

Range:<\/b> Northeast, South, West<\/center>\"Northern<\/p>\n
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The following are habitats where you can catch Northern Snakehead:<\/p>\n