Blue Catfish
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A 10# blue
catfish.(
notice straight anal fin )
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Field
Identification:
- Body: Somewhat streamlined more
stout than channel catfish
- color: head and body blueish to
slate gray above, lighter on sides.
- Head: wide slightly rounded.
- Tail: deeply forked.
- Distinguishing characteristics:
straight edge on anal fin with 30 or
more rays.
- Habitat: rivers and large creeks
with moderate to fast current, and sandy
or rocky bottoms. heavily stocked in
private ponds and
lakes.
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