Blue Catfish
Description
Size
Habitat
Fishing Tips
- 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.