In Fishes of the Columbia Basin, Dauble uses his three-plus decades of professional experience as a fisheries biologist and a lifetime as a fisherman in covering the region's 60-plus fish species. The waterways of the Columbia Basin support diverse fish populations, and Dauble delves into a variety of factors related to these species, including historical studies and current fishery science, ecology and behavior, biology and environmental factors, and identification.

Dauble's book includes handy references, such as a list of species by family, locations of Columbia River tributaries and dams, and websites related to fish and fishing. Loaded with 147 illustrations, the book also includes 16 pages of color plates designed to aid readers in identifying fish.

Dauble hopes his guidebook will be stored in tackle boxes across the region as a ready guide to fishes that are caught, or encountered, while wading or snorkeling the inland waterways. "Life is too short for anyone not to have a book on fishes," says Dauble.

Praise for Fishes of the Columbia Basin

"The breadth of ecological information presented in this volume is remarkable, placing this title firmly in the 'must have' library of the avid fisherman." — The Entertainer Extra

"Over the past century, nothing in the Columbia Basin has changed so much as the movement of water and the mixture of fish. Dennis Dauble reconstructs the drainage from the earliest geology to the tiniest sculpin, piece by piece. He has created a guidebook not only for anglers but for anyone who wants to peer into the liquid soul of the Interior." — Jack Nisbet, award-winning author of The Collector, Sources of the River and Visible Bones

"What fisherman hasn't had the experience of trying to identify the strange fish that decided to take a lure? Dennis Dauble's Fishes of the Columbia Basin can answer that question, and perhaps even help you settle a bet with a friend. I wish this book had been in my tackle box when I moved to the Northwest 30 years ago." — Tri-City Herald

"In Fishes of the Columbia Basin, Dennis Dauble has taken a lifelong passion for fish, placed it in historical context and laid the groundwork for a fish-informed public. He conveys the enthusiasm scientists have for fish, [and] gives you the background to appreciate fish diversity." — Douglas F. Markle, Professor Emeritus, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Oregon State University

About the Author

Author Dennis Dauble retired from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in June 2009 after more than 35 years as a researcher and manager. He authored more than 60 journal articles and 50 technical reports on topics ranging from radioactivity in white sturgeon to recovery planning for Chinook salmon. He is currently an adjunct professor at Washington State University-Tri Cities and a speaker in the Humanities Washington Inquiring Minds program.

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