Oregon Recreation Report Jun 27, 2009
HARTMAN POND: trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, bluegill, crappie, perch, trout ... ST LOUIS PONDS: rainbow trout, crappie, catfish ... Prospects for bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill are improving with rising water temperatures. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Lets go fishing Jun 27, 2009
He had no problem with the two-pound hardhead catfish which kept shaking its head as he pulled it in toward the boat. Soon he had a better fighting fish only to bring in another hardhead catfish ... It turned out to be a small redfish and at the same time James was landing another catfish. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Lafitte trout hanging out above Grand Isle Jun 26, 2009
These could be schools of trout, reds, channel mullet, gafftop catfish, whatever. The only thing for certain should be that fisherman ought never pass up these areas. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Wildlife faces cancer threat Jun 26, 2009
Fish in other polluted waterways, including brown bullhead catfish and English sole, also exhibit high levels of cancer. Viruses are another culprit. (India Times)
Fishing: Noodling isn't for everyone Jun 26, 2009
4-pound flathead catfish ... Raysville Marina (Leon Buffington and Doug Pentecost), (706) 595-5582 -- Jerry Jenkins, of Hephzibah, with a party of two, caught 50 nice crappies and two catfish in the Raysville area ... Mike Kent, of Martinez, caught a 32-pound catfish on cut bait. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Free fish, fireworks fabulous for sure Jun 25, 2009
Brandon Ferguson, of Midway, shows two of the big catfish he caught for the upcoming Midway Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry ... "Last year the public really seemed to enjoy seeing the artillery crew at work and hearing the loud boom of Gator, said Sherry Ferguson, a member of the Midway VFD s Re-Hab, or support group.Music will be provided by the band FM 2865 starting around 4:30 p.m. at the outdoor concert that will be located near the Midway Community Center. To complete the night, the MVFD... (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Tupelo serves some Louisiana comfort in Cambridge Jun 24, 2009
Fried catfish is good, too (though not as interesting as some of the other offerings); a piece of semolina-crusted fish comes with more of those green tomatoes, mashed potatoes, and pickled jalapeno aioli. The jalapeno flavor doesn t come through enough to jazz this up, but the fish is nicely fried. (Boston Globe)
CATfish defeat La Grange at meet Jun 24, 2009
Tanner Kleimann competes in the breaststroke portion of the 15-18-year-old boys medley relay Monday, June 15 at the Columbus City Pool in the CATfish team s meet against La Grange ... The Columbus CATfish swim team one won and lost one of the swim meets they hosted at the Columbus City Pool June 13 and June 15 ... The CATfish defeated La Grange June 15 by a score of 842-816 while they were defeated by Schulenburg June 13 by a score of 852-829. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Advisories on fish few in Augusta Jun 24, 2009
- Jasper County to U.S. Highway 17: do not eat any mudfish or largemouth bass; one meal per week, black crappie, channel catfish, white catfish, bluegill, redbreast sunfish. - Below U.S. 17: one meal per week, largemouth bass, channel catfish, white catfish. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Oregon Recreation Report (3) Jun 24, 2009
An illegally introduced population of bullhead catfish has overpopulated the reservoir reducing water quality, but very large (18-33 ) rainbow trout were present in our last population assessment conducted Oct. 9 ... Anglers reporting success fishing for trout, kokanee and bullhead catfish ... Trout are difficult to target with bait due to a population of illegally introduced and stunted bullhead catfish. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Fish hatchery to shut down Jun 23, 2009
Closure of the Sand Island facility could threaten catfish stocks at the popular Nuuanu Reservoir ... Angling for catfish at the Nuuanu Reservoir, a favorite family outing for decades on Oahu, could become just a fond memory after the state stops restocking the popular fishing hole in July as a result of critical budget cuts ... "Shutting down the hatchery will be a disaster for those who love to fish," said Mike Tsukamoto, a former islander who returns yearly to Nuuanu, where he's been... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Regional news: Sharks hunt like Hannibal Lecter Jun 23, 2009
Record-setting catfish hooked from Ohio River When it comes to fish, there's big and then there's, well, sir-reel ... A blue catfish latched on to Rolph's bait, cut skipjack, and 30 minutes later the Ohio served up a state record as certified by the Ohio Outdoor Writers record fish committee last week. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Kids Fishing Day at Wallace State Park Jun 22, 2009
The anglers were fishing for redear, blue gill, large mouth bass, crappie and channel catfish. Prizes were given away to those who registered for a drawing, including fishing poles and tackle boxes. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Any time is fishin time Jun 22, 2009
In the afternoon, you actually get the fish, he said while angling for catfish last week on the Winnebago River in East Park. At night, you get some big fish. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Run of cool weather slows warm-water fish growth, but helps cool-water species Jun 21, 2009
Hines and his team collect walleyes, muskies, channel catfish, crappies, bluegills, paddlefish and largemouth bass from a 2,500-acre sanctuary water adjacent to Pymatuning to produce stock for lakes and streams across the state ... Hines was still waiting for channel catfish to spawn. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Alaska has ready supply of feed for farmed fish Jun 21, 2009
According to The Associated Press, the money could "provide algae to nourish clam and oyster larvae along the Pacific coast, fill the bellies of tilapia in Arizona and feed catfish, trout and game fish in the Midwest and South.". Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Fishing report: Water's warming, school about to start Jun 21, 2009
ABOVE HIGHWAY 43 Best reports from above Highway 43 come from catfish juggers, who are producing a lot of action at night ... The only constant - catfish bit like crazy all day all over ... Catfishing is phenomenal. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Mill Creek Park an off-the-beaten-path gem Jun 21, 2009
A catfish tournament held Saturday, along with a flea market and farmers market and an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage Father s Day breakfast today, are just four of the special events that happen on a regular basis at Mill Creek Park in Marshall, or Clarksville to be precise. Actually, we re in Clarksville, but we have a Marshall address, said Dennis Shiley, the park s executive director. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Small lakes provide big outdoors fun Jun 20, 2009
I witnessed several anglers catching catfish and sizable bluegills while Rosie and I plied our skills toward largemouth bass. Considering we were bass fishing during the midday hours of a bright, sunny day, we did quite well. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Father and son fishing 50 states in 50 days Jun 20, 2009
We quickly unloaded our inflatable Foldcat boat from SeaEagle and began to load it for catfishing ... I've caught a lot of catfish on hot dogs in the past so I figured why not ... At 3 p.m. we were back in the RV and headed 320 miles south to South Carolina's Santee-Cooper where Day #3 will see us taking a stab at tangling with some big S.C. catfish. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Fishing Report Jun 19, 2009
Uncle Larry or RMT spinners (or a hootchie/spinner combination) are also working well. All lures should be trolled behind dodgers, Crystal Basin or Glitter Bug trolling blades, or Sling Blades in chrome, gold, pink, or chartreuse. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Sports action heats up with Games, softball Jun 18, 2009
It was fun to see all of the people out a Neshoba Lake this past weekend for the Youth Catfish Rodeo. It is really a good thing. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
How to Eat During Pregnancy Jun 18, 2009
Some good choices for seafood during pregnancy are catfish, shrimp, and salmon. Although these fish are safer options, even these fish should be restricted to two meals per week until after the baby is born. (Suite101.com)
Catfish Rodeo a success despite rainy weather Jun 18, 2009
More than 400 young fishermen braved a rainy Saturday morning to try their luck at the 10th annual Catfish Rodeo which was at Neshoba Lake ... They then stock the netted area with catfish of all sizes. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
New dock permits option for fishing Jun 17, 2009
O Connor further said that it is a great place to fish for striped bass, small and large mouth bass, bullhead catfish and eels. Seeley said that continued improvements are expected this year at Dutchmen s Landing, with a new skating rink location at a currently swampy area. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Upcoming events Jun 17, 2009
The Marlin Men's Civic Association is having its 3rd annual Catfish Fishing Tournament ame "Big Fish" Tournament at the Marlin City Lake on July 11, 2009 ... A side pot will be kept for the Big Bass, Big Catfish, and non-game fish ... Big Bass, Big Catfish ame prize will be based on number of entries. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Judge upholds ND's anti-corporate farming law Jun 16, 2009
(AP) - The U.S. International Trade Commission has upheld an order against dumping of certain frozen fish fillets from Vietnam, a move described by an Alabama congressman as a victory for catfish farmers ... Mississippi and Alabama are the country's top catfish producers. (Anchorage Daily News)
DEL MAR: County fair offers variety of treats ---- deep-fried and all (16) Jun 16, 2009
DEL MAR: County fair offers variety of treats ---- deep-fried and all : North County Times - Californian 06-14-2009. Entertainment Extras. (North County Times)
Regional news: N.D. record buffalo fish caught Jun 16, 2009
Potential Ohio record blue catfish caught near Cincinnati A new Ohio state record blue catfish, Ictalurus furcatus, may have been caught along the Ohio River in southwest Ohio according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Two South Carolina fishing records set COLUMBIA, SC (AP) Two South Carolina fishing records have been set for blacktip shark and cobia. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Fishing Report: Ross Barnett Reservoir Jun 16, 2009
Catfishing is excellent on the river for juggers, tightliners and trotliners ... Catfish are up shallow to spawn ... The best action in the Bay is for catfish. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Vietnam holds high-profile lawyer Jun 16, 2009
Mr Dinh rose to prominence when he represented Vietnam's interests in the so-called "catfish battle" where US farmers accused the Vietnamese of dumping cheap seafood on the US market. In recent years, Mr Dinh defended some of Vietnam's leading human rights and democracy activists, such as fellow lawyers Nguyen Van Dai and Le Thi Cong Nhan, who have also been jailed for anti-government activity, our correspondent said. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Kenneth Knepper: Twig fisherman longs for luck like son Jun 16, 2009
On the weekend, the rest of our team of fishermen caught enough keepers to grill for a meal, and I even managed to haul in a couple channel catfish. My son added another crappie, however, and almost hauled in a catfish large enough that it bent his fish hook. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Fishing tournament brings families out in memory of fallen firefighter Jun 16, 2009
Ben Bondurant, 6, holds his fishing pole as his dad, Steve Bondurant removes the hook from the catfish he just reeled in on Saturday at the 4th annual Capt. Alan Leake Memorial Kids Fishing Tournament ... The catfish splashed and thrashed as Ben Bondurant reeled his second catch of the day toward the bank, and a slight smile crossed his face ... "I can't believe I caught two big catfish," Ben said to his brother, as he got ready to cast his line back into the water. (Fulton Sun, MO)
State Fishing Area Opens in Houston County Jun 6, 2009
The lake is 102 acres and offers fishing for bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish and largemouth bass. Anglers 16 and older need a Georgia fishing license. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Kids get opportunity to hit ponds Jun 5, 2009
Cliff Crowe and Danny Johnson caught seven nice channel catfish, largest 7 pounds ... Albert Dillard and I fished late Wednesday and caught hybrids and catfish, including a 20-pound flathead, on cut bait at the Catfish Hole ... Some big catfish are being caught. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Fishing Report for June 4-11, 2009 Jun 5, 2009
Catfish action has slowed down a bit. Some catch and release paddlefish angling is going on. (Montana Standard, MT)
Lake levels falling; kid’s fishing events slated Jun 5, 2009
Fishing at Hulah and Copan is picking up with the catfishermen having the best luck ... I do not normally fish with bait, however a tussle with a ten-pound blue catfish may have swayed my mind. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Fishing Report 06/05/09 Jun 5, 2009
Bass, northern pike, catfish and the occasional walleye were reported this week ... Allegheny River: Anglers were catching walleyes, saugers, smallmouth bass, white bass and catfish from boat and shore in water that was slightly high with good color as of Wednesday ... Highlights included Ray Beale of Morningside's nearly 123/4-inch smallmouth bass, Tommy Lippert of Spring Garden's 23-inch channel catfish, Marty Masterno of Spring Garden's 15-inch river redhorse, and Bob Miller of Moon... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Free fishing day at Riverwalk Park Jun 5, 2009
Two-pound catfish were stocked recently in preparation for the Free Fishing Day on June 6 ... The state Game and Fish Department has continued to stock the pond year round, and is planning on placing 200 catfish and 200 trout for the event ... For fishers who are curious about what size of catch to expect: the catfish, grown out of state, are averaging two pounds but some have been known to be larger. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Notes and Quotes Jun 5, 2009
Yesterday Reehm also had a 22-pound catfish. watched him struggle with it and "just sat there and laughed at me," Reehm said. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Regional news: Huge sturgeon surfaces at Shasta Jun 4, 2009
Tim Wilson of Natural Bridge landed the historic 102-pound, 4-ounce blue catfish while working the waters of the James River near Dutch Gap. Lawsuits over wolf hunting filed in Mont. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Lyman Lake near St. Johns Jun 4, 2009
The park has a large reservoir that is popular with boaters and anglers who want to pursue warm-water fish such as bass, catfish, walleye and northern pike. It's also a great place to camp and hike. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Catoosa rec department, YMCA consolidate summer youth camps Jun 3, 2009
A popular attraction at the Jack Mattox Park is the two-acre catfish pond ... It has seven ballfields, a 1 -mile paved walking track, a two-acre catfish pond stocked twice a year and a nine-hole disc golf course. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Family fishing Jun 3, 2009
When the catfish are jumping, Islanders bait up their hooks ... Their regular trips to Nu'uanu Reservoir No. 4 to angle for catfish have produced cherished experiences ... Its stock of channel catfish attracts thousands of people whenever the state Department of Land and Natural Resources opens the reservoir to anglers, which is usually about three times a year. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kids reel with the joy of fishing Jun 2, 2009
Paul Farrar, Iowa Department of Natural Resources water patrol officer, shows a group of kids a 30-pound flathead catfish on Saturday morning that was caught in the Cedar River. The catfish was on display as part of the 29th Annual Kids Fishing Seminar at Muscatine's Discovery Park ... The stars of the show were two flathead catfish that the kids were allowed to touch. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Oak Grove Park hosting fishing derby for kids Jun 2, 2009
Kids 15 years and younger fish for catfish at Oak Grove's 10-acre lake during the event, which begins at 6:15 a.m.. There is no registration fee for the event, however, a 3 fishing permit fee and valid fishing license are required for those 16 and over who would like to fish. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Child catches scary-looking fish in Tempe lake Jun 1, 2009
They knew right away it wasn't the usual catfish catch. "Cuz I was about to put my hand in there and go get it and he said, 'No! Look at the teeth on that!'". (FOX 11, AZ)
Year of the cat ... fish? May 31, 2009
A high number of reports of big catfish catches are coming in from lakes and rivers throughout the region. Last week Wayne McNeill of Homewood hooked this 23-pound, 38-inch channel cat with a 21-inch girth before dusk on a crawler in the Allegheny River near the Highland Park Bridge. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 5/31/09 May 31, 2009
June 20 Chester-Newell Catfish Tournament. Ohio River, Wheeling, W.Va. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Joe Duggan: Using the right hook May 31, 2009
What little I had heard about circle hooks involved salt-water species and catfish, so I wasn t even sure hook manufacturers made them small enough for panfish. But a simple Internet search not only showed circle hooks come in panfish sizes such as 4, 6 and 8, their effectiveness and safety on bluegill has actually been evaluated in bona fide scientific studies. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Optimist Club Fishing Derby May 31, 2009
Children of all ages went fishing with the help of club members and caught crappie, blue gill, catfish and walleye. Matt Engel and Jerry Wiechman of the Missouri Department of Conservation were also in attendance and talked to the kids about the different type of fish in the lake. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Keith Sutton: Wild Eats May 30, 2009
Out in the wild, Keith "Catfish" Sutton finds the ultimate free buffet ... In spring and summer, I fished for bass, crappie, catfish, bream and other fish, and caught frogs, crawfish, turtles, rattlesnakes and other delectable critters. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Fishing Report 5/29/09 May 29, 2009
Ohio River: Russ Greshack of McKees Rocks caught a 41-inch, 291/2-pound flathead catfish on a homemade jig near Neville Island ... David Hooper of Irondale, Ohio, won the May 23 Chester-Newell Catfish Tournament for a cat measuring 38 inches (next tournament June 20, 304-387-3982). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Surprise fish stirs memories May 28, 2009
I had been fishing with a medium rig hoping maybe a rockfish, a catfish or something worth catching would come along ... The only thing I could think of that fought with such determination would be a catfish ... As time went on, we decided it wasn't a catfish, for they tend to head for the bottom and dig in. (News & Observer -- Sports)
FISHING REPORT: From Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks May 28, 2009
Catfish are back on the shallow flats ... Catfish are on the flats ... The catfish and bass reports, however, are better than average. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
it Happened This Week May 23-29 May 28, 2009
Catfish Bend Casinos bought the former Dry Dock building at the corner of Seventh Street and Avenue F and named Dan Kehl as their general manager. Volunteers work on arranging the third annual Grand Prix races in Fort Madison. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Attitude abounds in the sounds May 28, 2009
"They actually look like a catfish got crossed up with a shark. That's what these guys look like. And in crossing them up, it gave them a pretty bad attitude.". The cobia, known for its fighting qualities and its good taste, spawns in North Carolina sounds this time of the year. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mike Judge's pain-in-the-ass cartoon liberals May 27, 2009
(In typical confusing fashion, "Farm Raised Catfish" flashes between the "Good" and "Bad" categories without settling under one or the other. . (Salon)
GOLDFISH CIRCUS, PETTING ZOO PART OF UAPB AQUACULTURE RESEARCH STATION TOUR May 26, 2009
On the next stop on the tour, the children heard UAPB Aquaculture Research Station Manager Bauer Duke explain how spawning works and they saw some recently collected catfish eggs ... Outside that time period, the catfish hatchery is not operational, but there are always things to see. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Derby marks 26 years May 26, 2009
There used to be more variety in the fish you could catch tilapia, trout, bass, catfish, and of course corvina, he said. On Sunday Lomeli only caught tilapia while participating in the 26th annual Salton Sea Beach Marina Fishing Derby. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Spotsy open for fishing after all Spotsylvania reservoirs will be open for business on busy Memorial Day Monday, and the fishing is good May 25, 2009
Crappie, catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill and Northern pike can be caught in Motts Run Reservoir. "The water level has been changing a little bit, and it takes a day or two for the fish to get used to it," he said. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Williston area regains fishing hole May 25, 2009
Northern pike are the most abundant fish in the area, but it also has walleyes, crappie and catfish, Ryckman said. The area also is scenic. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Reader Exchange: Barbecued burgers and fish May 24, 2009
There are a couple of recipes for catfish, but if you are not fond of that, orange roughy or tilapia would probably work just as well ... Grilled Lemon Pepper Catfish ... 4 (8-ounce) catfish fillets. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Area campgrounds and parks offer summer fun for all ages May 23, 2009
Playground; horseshoes; 2-acre pond for fishing, stocked with bass, crappie and channel catfish; restrooms and shower house ... 60 acres for camping, located in the woods, quiet, relaxing; sewer/water/electric hookups, some tent-only areas, shower house, hiking trails, pond with bass, bluegill and catfish, sand swimming area on pond, no alcohol allowed, family-oriented, cabins for rent, reservations required, no credit cards or debit cards, campsites for rent for 14- 22, call 346-3385. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
This Fish Made In China? May 23, 2009
(May 22, 2009)--Some restaurant owners in Alabama may be wondering how to put a tag on a fish after a new law was signed that will require them to disclose the country of origin of their catfish and seafood ... Beginning in August, they'll have to reveal where they get their catfish, and in January the rest of their seafood. (KWTX.com, TX)
