Blue Catfish
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| Scientific name | Ictalurus furcatus |
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| Mass | 37 kg (Large Adult) |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (Population stable) |
| Family | Ictaluridae |
| Found in | Lake of the Ozarks |
| Lake Gaston | |
| Calaveras Lake | |
| Did you know | Blue Catfish were stocked in Big Creek Lake in Polk County in 1972, but none were reported as caught. |
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| ID | 1174084 |
About Blue Catfish
The blue catfish is the largest species of North American catfish, reaching a length of 165 cm and a weight of 68 kg. The typical length is about 25–46 in. The fish can live to 20 years.
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