News/Columns
Catfish Basics: The Bait Equation Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Freshly caught bait like this skipjack herring will often outfish frozen or commercial baits by a significant margin. Catfish Basics: The Bait Equation Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton...
New Florida Blue Cat Record By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Justin Hodge with his 73.6-pound Florida state-record blue catfish. (Credit: MyFWC Florida Fish & Wildlife) New Florida Blue Cat Record By Keith “Catfish” Sutton A giant blue catfish pulled from...
Guide of the Month: Trent Thomasson – Wylie Guide Charters by Capt. Richard Simms
Capt. Trent Thomasson says he often targets eater-sized cats if clients prefer, but Lake Wylie also produces good numbers of trophy-sized cats for folks who want to “size up.” (Photo...
River Rumors: Big Changes Brewing in Pennsylvania By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
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...
Catfish Conservation: Key Funding Source for Catfish Waters Faces Renewal Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton
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 Kids: Stocked Ponds, Big Smiles By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
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...
Guide of the Month: Brad Durick – Red River Channel Cats by Capt. Richard Simms
Rob Horken from East Grand Forks, Minnesota holds his personal best channel cat caught October 2025. This new PB came after more than 65 years of fishing the Red River....
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 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...
