Catfish Conservation

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...

“CONSERVATION WORKS” Program Promoted by NMMA and Others When conservation efforts are successful it has a lasting public benefit for generations.   In late February, a coalition of ten organizations...

This nighttime beauty is one of the reasons that Severns supports selective harvest. He believes that fish like this should always be returned to the water.   Flathead Conservation with...

Ted Ellenbecker loves to fish and because he does, he fights for catfish conservation. In December of 2020, he was named to the Conservation Committee of the American Catfishing Association....

Father/Son Catfishing Adventures Creates a Champion by Ron Presley A young catman’s journey to the 2020 King Kat Classic   Jordan Rose knows catfishing! Keep in mind, Jordan is only...

Different hooks have different uses. This is a great thing to teach to kids as they learn to fish.   Responsible Fish Handling and Safe Release Source: New York DEC...

Trophy catfish like this deserves the best fish care possible. Hugh Thompson says that responsibility begins with the angler.   Trailer Responsibly by Hugh Thompson Four things to consider when...