This odd angle is the only one at which I could get a picture of the fish and not the reflection of the sun. These fish were lazily hanging out in the stream which flows along the eastern edge of Bismarck, just west of the Expressway. They were about 16-18 inches long, although it’s hard to tell from this photo.

I was surprised to find fish this big in water this shallow, but I presume they worked their way upstream from the lake at the Game & Fish OWLS Site . I also presume they’re about to pursue the business of makin’ more fishies.

The area in which these fish reside is designated catch and release, so don’t go dashing for the tackle box!