Forage Fish (IMAGE) Virginia Institute of Marine Science Caption Bay anchovies, like these captured in a VIMS trawl net, provide important forage for predatory fishes in the Chesapeake Bay. After counting, the fishes are returned to the water. Credit © VIMS Juvenile Fish Trawl Survey. Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. No derivatives or adaptations of the work are permitted. License CC BY-ND Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.