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Blue Catfish
Description
Long slender body
Long black "whiskers" or barbels on chin
Eyes are in the lower half of the head
Blue back and white or silver underbelly
Deep forked tail
Size
Maryland State record is sixty-five and a half
pounds
Habitat
Swift currents
Sandy bottoms
Fishing Tips
Can be caught with cut bait, shrimp, and artificial lures
A catfish has poison in their fins. If they fin you it will cause mild pain, but is mostly harmless.