There’s an invasive species of fish spotted in North Carolina that is so dangerous, officials in other states are advising those who catch them to kill them immediately. The northern snakehead ...

Northern snakehead fish threaten ecosystems as aggressive, land-surviving predators. Though not established in NC, snakeheads have been caught in several state waters. NC law prohibits live ...

There are invasive species and then there’s the northern snakehead, a fish so loathed, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources says in bold capital letters: DO NOT RELEASE.

“When the fish hit, I thought it was a bass,” Chaconas said. “As it twisted, I thought it was a catfish, but then as it got closer I realized that it was a snakehead. Once we realized that ...

They are invasive northern snakehead fish (Channa argus). They hit hard and fight hard, say anglers who relish the challenge. Think of a writhing snake up to 35 inches long on the end of your ...