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• One of the largest species of North America
• Average length is 25-46 inches
• Average weight is 150 pounds

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• Best found in the fall
• Or in the early spring

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• Like cold water better
• Primarily distributed in he Mississippi River
• They can eat any type of fish they catch
• Also called Ictalurus furcatus

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• Bait is very important
• Use something that is or was alive
• The stinkier the better
• You can also use chicken liver

HOW DO I KNOW IF I CAUGHT THE RECORD FISH

• The best record was set in June 18,2011
• Nick Anderson from Greenville, NC
• Caught a 143 pound blue catfish
• In 2011 was classified the largest state fish