What is the weirdest fish caught in the Great lakes?

Check out just three strange fish you'll likely find in the Great Lakes.
  • Bloater. One type of strange fish that can be found in the Great Lakes is the Coregonus hoyi, which is better known as the bloater. ...
  • Burbot. Another type of strange fish that can be found in the Great Lakes is the burbot. ...
  • Lake Sturgeon.




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