April 2026
Sampling Shows Healthy Catfish Population in E.V. Spence Reservoir Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife
Some catfish caught during sampling efforts in E.V. Spence Reservoir were kept so they could be aged. Blue cats averaged eight years old, while channel cats averaged four. (Texas Parks...
Invasive Black Carp Reported in Oklahoma
(Photo by Ryan Hagerty/USFWS) Invasive Black Carp Reported in Oklahoma Source: Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife Conservation The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) confirmed the first report of a...
Catfish Gear: Driftmaster Solves a Common Rod Holder Problem By Keith Sutton
Catfish Gear: Driftmaster Solves a Common Rod Holder Problem By Keith Sutton Anyone who regularly fishes for catfish with multiple rods knows how important a solid rod holder can be....
Catfish Kids: Maryland To Host 55 Youth Fishing Rodeos Source: Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources
An adult shares a quiet moment on the water while helping a young angler learn the basics—exactly the kind of experience Maryland’s youth fishing rodeos are designed to inspire. (Keith...
Catfish Basics: What to Do When Catfish Won’t Bite By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
When catfish won’t bite, a change in bait, location or depth can turn a quiet day into action. Catfish Basics: What to Do When Catfish Won’t Bite By Keith...
Go With the Flow for More Catfish Story and photos by Capt. Richard Simms
Using the right technique to match the flow conditions at the time is almost always guaranteed to produce big smiles! Go With the Flow for More Catfish Story and...
Catfish Culture in Tennessee: Home of the World’s Biggest Fish Fry By Anietra Hamper
Hundreds of visitors fill the Fish Tent at the World’s Biggest Fish Fry in Paris, Tennessee. (Photo by Monte Starks) Catfish Culture in Tennessee: Home of the World’s Biggest...
Catfishing Versatility Improves Success by Terry Madewell
Capt. Richard Simms hefts a big catfish caught by Blair Dunigan on a light-tackle rig below the Chickamauga Dam. This rig is a versatile tool for Simms. (Photo by Capt....
