Sure, I could just google this, but why not ask my research group instead?

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Any fishermenpeople on my flist or friends of flist?

If I were to identify a lake as holding bass, trout, and catfish would that be absurd? Are any of those river fish rather than lake fish? Or unlikely to coexist in the same waters?

Uh, no one should go looking for the information for me. But if you want to make up an answer happen to just know this, feel free to pass your knowledge along.

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[lovelypoet.livejournal.com]

Double checking with my father based on my first instinct and he says yes they could all be found in the same lake, though likely in different parts. Generally catfish are nocturnal and will hang out toward the bottom in the mud.

[suzannemarie.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[peacegood.livejournal.com]

I often went fishing with my Dad at Tanycomo in Branson, and all three of those fish were caught regularly. Trout is more of a cold water fish, but they can co-exist.

[suzannemarie.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It's a really minor bit within the story, but I suddenly got worried that people would run into a "that's not possible" block. As opposed to the instigating situation that's totally possible. If you squint, tilt your head, and don't think too hard. ;)

[sg-betty.livejournal.com]

Hmmm. I'm glad you asked, because I didn't know that they could live in the same place. We have trout here, as well as pike and perch, but no bass or catfish. I think it's too cold for them...

[suzannemarie.livejournal.com]

Thanks!