Catfish Conservation

Fisheries biologist Chad Menke deploys a catfish casa in a pond on Hoosier National Forest. (photo by USDA Forest Service)   Recycling Project Helps National Forest Catfish By Keith “Catfish”...

The CatMasters Tournament Trail Previews New Weigh-in System by Ron Presley The CatMasters new drive through weigh-in procedures are intended to shorten weigh-in time and result in better fish care....

Mississippi River Named one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers Source: National Marine Manufacturers Association   American Rivers has named the Mississippi River one of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2022....

Texas Stocks Channel Cats in Neighborhood Fishing Lakes Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife AUSTIN – Springtime and catfish angling are back at Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes...

Multi-Year Catfish for Frank Jackson State Park Source: Outdoor Alabama   A new project to improve the catfish fishery at Lake Frank Jackson in Opp, Alabama, got underway Tuesday, February...

Catfish Tournaments Emphasise Good Fish Care by Ron Presley Tournament anglers are preparing their minds and their boats to take better care of the fish they catch.    No group...

Pictured is District 4 Fisheries Biologist Kyle Rachels with a white catfish, which has been absent from rivers in southeastern North Carolina for several decades due to predation. (NCWRC Photo)...

Catfish Workgroup meetings are sometimes held at an onsite location. After meeting for 3 hours or so they break up the business meeting and go catfishing.   Citizen Input Promotes...

The oxygen bottle shown in the photo is evidence that Barry Wilson cares about fish health and catfish conservation. Oxygen works! (CatMasters Photo)   CatMasters Tactics Promote Conservation by Ron...

Her husband, Captain Samuel Aguilera, sparked Lex’s passion for catfishing (especially flatheads). They often tournament fish as partners.   Saving Catfish One at a Time— The Alexis “Lex” Aguilera Story...