Devils Hole pupfish

[Johnsfolly]

I thought some had talked about these guys before but this video was just sent to me. I need to get out and see these fish.

 

[Ham]

If I see them, I’m gonna want to catch one and that just leads to all kinds of trouble. 

[Johnsfolly]

1 minute ago, Ham said:

If I see them, I’m gonna want to catch one and that just leads to all kinds of trouble. 

They are really cool and I would love to catch one. I think that I could control my urge if I go see them but maybe not😉 

[Devan S.]

Its an interesting species but I don't think you guys have to worry about your urges. There is several fences, even a overhead fencing to hold you back from your urge and even then the access is such that to just drive up, your likely not going to be able to see pupfish. Its quiet a ways down to be able to see fish that are an inch long. Its literally in the middle of nowhere....and really not in Death Valley proper. I suppose you could get in if you wanted too since its so remote but ehhh...

Now Shoshone pupfish are in a readily accessible spot in Shoshone right outside Death Valley. Here's the kicker, you can walk right up to the spring and see them directly. Could also fish them, although I assume illegal, you can get actually close enough to see them. I wouldn't promote it but its a pretty open spot and really easily accessible. 

Death Valley pupfish exist in Salt creek within Death Valley proper. Again easy to walk along and see them.