Fishing for Flathead catfish

Pylodictis olivaris

The flathead catfish is a large, predatory freshwater fish known for its broad, flat head and smooth, scaleless skin. It primarily inhabits slow-moving rivers and lakes. Typically, it measures 24-46 inches and weighs 20-60 pounds. Its diet consists mainly of fish and invertebrates. Solitary and nocturnal, it is an ambush predator, often hiding in submerged structures. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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Flathead catfish

Lake Boxley

36 in · 20 lb

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West Puerto De Luna Ditch

30 in · 11 lb

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Flathead catfish

Fox River

39 in · 30 lb 2 oz

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Flathead catfish

Mississippi River (WI)

40 in · 31 lb

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Flathead catfish

Rocky Ford

20 in · 3 lb

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Mississippi River

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Flathead catfish

30 in · 14 lb

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Flathead catfish

Leon River

15 in · 2 lb

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