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Fish of the Rockies is a nicely done field guide to the common fish
of the Rockies. The book covers fish that are found in two Canadian Providences;
Alberta and British Columbia, and six states; Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New
Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
The authors are all acknowledged experts in their field. Michael Sullivan
has three academic degrees and has spent 25 years with the Alberta Fish and
Wildlife Division. David Propst has a PHD from Colorado State University,
and currently is the project leader for the non-game native fish project in
New Mexico. William Gould is Professor Emeritus of Fisheries at Montana State
University. The cumulative knowledge and experience that these three authors
bring to this project is evident throughout the book.
The book describes the life histories of 68 of the most common species, and
an additional 53 species are described in an appendix. There is an excellent
introduction that provides a plethora of information about fish biology that
will prove especially helpful to readers that do not have a background in
ichthyology.
The book is published as a soft cover which is suitable for use in the field.
Anglers could toss it in a tackle bag for quick reference, and any person
interested in fish in the Rocky Mountain region will find this a most helpful
reference.
Fish of the Rockies
Lone Pine Publishing
2009
ISBN: 978-1-55105-396-7
$18.95
Originally published September 21, 2009 on Fly Anglers Online by Reviewed By Neil Travis.