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How to Catch Blue Catfish in Virginia’s Tidal Rivers

What’s fun to catch and quite tasty!? Blue catfish! Learn some tips and tricks to catching blue catfish from DWR’s Aquatic Education Coordinator, Alex McCrickard. From picking where to fish to choosing the right catfish bait, Alex covers all the basics for beginners and seasoned anglers alike. Catching and keeping blue catfish isn’t just fun, it’s also good for the ecosystem because blue catfish are an invasive species impacting Virginia’s tidal rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. Virginia anglers can make a difference! By targeting and consuming smaller blue catfish, you can enjoy a rewarding fishing experience and help improve the health of Virginia’s waterways. Ready to clean your catch? Check out our step-by-step guide on how to fillet a blue catfish:    • How to Clean and Filet Blue Catfish  

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