Squawfish is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

Does Squawfish have fins and scales?

Yes. Squawfish has both fins and removable scales, which is the requirement set in Leviticus 11:9-12 and Deuteronomy 14:9-10 for a fish to be considered kosher.

Can I eat Squawfish sushi or sashimi?

If Squawfish is prepared in a kosher kitchen with kosher utensils and ingredients, Squawfish sushi or sashimi can be kosher. Always verify the kosher certification of the restaurant or preparation source.

Where can I find more information about whether Squawfish is kosher?

KosherFish.co references the Orthodox Union (OU) and Chabad lists of kosher and non-kosher fish. For specific halachic questions, consult your local Orthodox rabbi.

Squawfish

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

The Colorado pikeminnow, once called the Colorado squawfish, lives in the Colorado River basin of the U.S. Southwest. Damming has shrunk its range to the upper basin, in rivers like the Green, White, San Juan, and Yampa.

Also known as

Colorado pikeminnow
Ptychocheilus lucius

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Kosher. As a minnow (cyprinid) it has fins and scales.
It is endangered and federally protected in the United States, so it cannot legally be caught or eaten. It was an important food fish for Native Americans and settlers in the past.