Blue catfish - Wikipedia
The blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) is a large species of North American catfish, reaching a length of 65 in (170 cm) and a weight of 143 lb (65 kg). [4] The continent ’s largest catfish, it can live to 20 years, with a typical fish being between 25–46 in (64–117 cm) and 30–70 lb (14–32 kg).
Blue Catfish - NOAA Fisheries
2023年11月2日 · Blue catfish can grow to be larger than 100 pounds. One caught in an inland lake on the Virginia–North Carolina border weighed 143 pounds. The Chesapeake Bay record is a blue catfish caught in the James River that was 102 pounds. Blue catfish are highly productive and create high numbers of offspring each reproductive cycle.
How, Where to Catch Big, Bad Blue Catfish - Game & Fish
2022年3月23日 · Midwest whiskerfish fans should check out these renowned rivers for big blues. Those looking to tangle with behemoth blues have plenty of location options throughout the Midwest. Big rivers run throughout the region, and many of them contain stretches offering truly phenomenal action for big blue cats.
Blue Catfish: Invasive and Delicious - NOAA Fisheries
2020年10月20日 · Blue catfish are considered an invasive species in the Chesapeake Bay. They were introduced to several rivers on Virginia’s Western Shore decades ago. People thought that these fish, which like fresh water, would stay in those rivers. But blue catfish were able to tolerate higher salinity than anticipated.
The Secret Lives of Reservoir Blue Catfish - In-Fisherman
2014年7月30日 · Blue catfish remain a fascinating and mysterious member of the catfish family. Anglers who use the growing pool of scientific information to decipher when, where, and how to target blues can up their odds of success.
7 Largest Catfish Ever Caught - Largest.org
2019年1月18日 · The record blue catfish was caught in 2011 in Kerr Lake, Virginia by a man named Richard Nicholas Anderson. This large blue catfish weighed in at 143 pounds (64.86 kilograms) and was 4.75 feet (1.45 meters) long.
Blue catfish - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) is a large species of North American catfish, reaching a length of 65 in (170 cm) and a weight of 165 lb (75 kg). The continent’s largest, it can live to 20 years, with a typical fish being between 25–46 in (64–117 cm) and 30–70 lb (14–32 kg).
10 Big Blue Catfish You Should Know - Game & Fish
2016年5月5日 · Behind every big blue catfish story are hidden details that other anglers want to know, like what bait was used, what techniques and any tips that could help them land the same kind of catch.
How Big Do Blue Catfish Get? (Average and Record Sizes)
While the average size of blue catfish is between 25 and 40 inches and 5 and 30lb, these behemoths can reach a maximum size of 65 inches and 150 lbs. The biggest catfish ever caught is a giant of 143 lbs and 57 inches.
Blue Catfish Principal Patterns - In-Fisherman
2014年4月14日 · Blue Catfish Principal Patterns. Blue catfish bewilder many anglers. Their activities differ considerably from those of their whiskered brethren. In many situations, blue cats behave more like striped bass than like other catfish. Like stripers, large blues feed largely on shad, herring, and other schooling baitfish.