Sport Fishing
The American paddlefish remains a popular sport fish in those parts of its range where populations are sufficient to allow harvesting. Since they are filter-feeders, paddlefish will not accept bait or lures and must be caught by snagging. Several states, including Missouri, have enacted stocking programs for these fish in reservoirs where the resident populations were low or nonexistent, or in areas where historical populations are no longer naturally sustainable. Paddlefish roe is occasionally sold as "American Sevruga Caviar".
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