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Massive 'Fish of Lifetime' Breaks Blue Cat Record

131 pounds: Mississippi blue catfish broke previous record by more than 30 lbs.

Game & Fish Staff

How, Where to Catch Big, Bad Blue Catfish

Blues cruise big rivers to feed during the early spring. Now is the time to catch a

Keith Sutton

5 Winter Catfish Baits That Work

Catfish are not very picky when it comes to eating, being willing to hit a wide variety of

Keith Sutton

Pro Tips for Hooking a Big Catfish This Fall

One of the best species to pursue during the fall season is catfish, especially really big

Terry Madewell

Late-Summer Hunting for Monster Flathead Catfish

Day or night? When and where to find trophy flatties, and how to convince them to bite.

Dan Anderson

Tailrace Tactics for Big-River Catfish

Learn how blue cats, channel cats and flatheads relate to erosion- and flood- control

Keith Sutton

127 Pounds! Pending Record Blue Catfish Reported

As North Carolina's run of records continues, we take a look at the rise of hundred-pound

Lynn Burkhead

How to Catch Catfish Around the Clock

The summertime catfish bite never stops, but the places you'll find them during sunup and

M.D. Johnson

Get Down and Dirty for Summertime Catfish

When fishing gets tough, having some less traditional tactics up your sleeve can help salvage

Keith Sutton

Pain-Free Catfish Cleaning in 4 Steps

With slimy skin and sharp spines, freshly caught catfish can be a handful at the cleaning

M.D. Johnson

Catch the Drift? Go Anchor-Free for Summer Catfish

This active approach to catfishing can make your catch rate soar. Here's what to know.

Keith Sutton

There's More Than One Way to Hook a Cat

Expand your catfish skills with these alternative fishing methods—brush hooks and tip-ups.

Alan Clemons

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