Are Lake Tahoe’s Aquatic Invasive Species Edible?

Aquatic invasive species pose a significant threat to Lake Tahoe. The establishment of non-native species impacts the lake's clarity and can result in the loss of important habitat for native species.

While agencies like the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center are working to monitor, study and eradicate invasive species, some might wonder, "what can I do?" Well, for starters, you can eat them — or at least some of them.

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Crayfish Boil

Ingredients

•     2 quarts water
•     1 medium white onion, peeled and quartered
•     1 lemon, quartered
•     1 bay leaf
•     2 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
•     1 tablespoon kosher salt
•     3 pounds fresh live crayfish 

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Fried Bluegill Fillets Recipe

Ingredients

•     1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
•     1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
•     1/2 teaspoon salt
•     1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
•     1/4 teaspoon pepper
•     6 eggs
•     1-1/2 pounds bluegill or crappie fillets
•     1/2 cup canola oil, divided

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