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Chesapeake Bay Critters
King of the Water
- I am the most popular fish to catch in the U.S.
- I have gills.
- I prefer brackish water.
- I reproduce in the spring.
- I can swim.
- I prefer tiny crustaceans.
- I like to stay away from bigger fish.
- Our nests are made by the male.
- Females contain 2,000-7,000 eggs per pound.
- I'm found in the brackish water of the Chesapeake Bay.
Who Am I?