Catfish Identification
Channel catfish
- Upper jaw extends beyond lower jaw
- Anal fin margin rounded with 24-29 rays
- Tail fin forked
- Dark spots on lighter skin
Flathead catfish
- Lower jaw extends beyond upper jaw
- Upper tail fin lighter than remainder of fin
- Tail fin square
Blue catfish
- Upper jaw extends beyond lower jaw
- Anal fin margin straight with 30-35 rays
- Tail fin forked
Black bullhead
- Barbels
- Spines on front of pectoral fin
- Dark, not mottled
- Tail fin square
