May 2026

Big river catfish like this don’t come easy, and in western Pennsylvania, new regulations could help keep more of them swimming for years to come.   River Rumors: Big Changes...

Programs like the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund help keep access points like this open, safe and ready for anglers across the country.   Catfish Conservation: Key Funding...

Catfish Gear: Boss Kat Tube Rigs By Keith “Catfish” Sutton When it comes to catching catfish on dip and punch baits, few presentations are as simple—or as effective—as a tube...

A freshly stocked catfish and a young angler—hard to beat that combination when it comes to making lifelong fishermen. Catfish Kids: Stocked Ponds, Big Smiles By Keith “Catfish” Sutton If...

Success from the bank isn’t about waiting longer. It’s about fishing smarter. Cover water, watch your lines, and don’t be afraid to move.   Catfish Basics: Bank Fishing Smarter, Not...

A highly effective tactic for catching catfish along the Yazoo River is positioning yourself upstream from wood structure like the two fishermen in this photo.   Catfishing The Yazoo River...

Joey Pounders and his son Leaf with a blue catfish caught on the Alabama River. (Joey Pounders photo)   Alabama River Trifecta By Anietra Hamper Fishing the Alabama River offers...

Barbara Simms, the author's wife, is understandably proud of her personal best blue catfish (68 lbs.) caught on Wheeler Lake while fishing with Capt. Mike Mitchell. (Photo by Capt. Richard...