The Joy of Cooking Invasive Species

They had a pike problem at Davis lake a few years ago. I think someone illegally introduced them into the lake. The dfg has tried to eradicate them twice.

the ultimate illegal immigrant

Sorry for the threadjack, but was the last attempt successful?  Don't know that I've heard any recent reports of pike in Davis.

Is it just me or are the eyes on those carp freakishly low on their head?  Almost to the bottom on it's head.

They had a pike problem at Davis lake a few years ago. I think someone illegally introduced them into the lake. The dfg has tried to eradicate them twice.

the ultimate illegal immigrant

Sorry for the threadjack, but was the last attempt successful?  Don't know that I've heard any recent reports of pike in Davis.

I think the last attempt in 2007 was successful.

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/regions/2/Lake_Davis/

Is it just me or are the eyes on those carp freakishly low on their head?  Almost to the bottom on it's head.

Yeah those are some freaky looking fish.

Is it just me or are the eyes on those carp freakishly low on their head?  Almost to the bottom on it's head.

Yeah those are some freaky looking fish.

I know, huh!

Here is an article about a guy Kirk works with from time to time: "Life in Salt: An Interview with Invasive Species Chef Bun Lai http://thescuttlefish.com/2014/03/life-in-salt-an-interview-with-invasive-species-chef-bun-lai/

Here is an article about a guy Kirk works with from time to time: "Life in Salt: An Interview with Invasive Species Chef Bun Lai" Life in Salt: An Interview with Invasive Species Chef Bun Lai

Link not working.

I think I fixed it..... http://thescuttlefish.com/2014/03/life-in-salt-an-interview-with-invasive-species-chef-bun-lai/

I think I fixed it..... http://thescuttlefish.com/2014/03/life-in-salt-an-interview-with-invasive-species-chef-bun-lai/

Nice article. That lionfish sashimi and the salad with oven-crisped Asian and European shore crabs look amazing!

Now I wonder what we can do with the invasive gobies in the bay?

Now I wonder what we can do with the invasive gobis in the bay?

Do you catch many yellowfin gobies and Shimofuri gobies? I have never fished for them so have no idea about the extent of their invasion.

I used to get quite a few in Lake Merritt. Kirk days there are quite a few in the south bay..