never seen them before

[Fishing04]

If it was dark brown or black it was a water dog.. I have not seen one in 20 + years.

[jcb]

Also called a "mud puppy". I've seen a few in Elkhorn Creek in Franklin County over the years. They are an awesome creature!

[JD7.62]

It most likely wasnt a mud puppy if the it was only three inches long. It could have been one of the many different species of salamnders we have here in KY. All salamanders start off as tadpoles and metamorphis into the aduly form just like a frog. Mud puppies are the larval stage of the tiger salamander, the second largest salamander in KY behind the hellbender. However, tiger salamanders can actually mature and breed in larval form and retain their gills and live underwater their entire lives!

[smokefan]

It was dark in color. Ive heard that they can get big and agressive. Can they be gotten rid of? Do they help or hurt the fishing?

[jcb]

It most likely wasnt a mud puppy if the it was only three inches long. It could have been one of the many different species of salamnders we have here in KY. All salamanders start off as tadpoles and metamorphis into the aduly form just like a frog. Mud puppies are the larval stage of the tiger salamander, the second largest salamander in KY behind the hellbender. However, tiger salamanders can actually mature and breed in larval form and retain their gills and live underwater their entire lives!

The one on the right (the mud puppy) is the one I've seen in Elkhorn.

[demodan]

Also called a "mud puppy". I've seen a few in Elkhorn Creek in Franklin County over the years. They are an awesome creature!

I've caught mudd puppys in Green River Lake 20 years ago...but haven't seen one sence.

[Fntsyfbgod]

Pretty sure he meant it was 3 feet long not 3 inches. I dont think anyone would be amazed at a 3inch salamander.