When one mentions a group of fish targeted by millions across the country, renowned for their fighting abilities, and a ...

Getting finned when fishing is never fun, but did you know catfish can release venom? What to know in Mississippi ...

Bullheads are in the same family as catfish. Also prized for their taste, they’re the smaller cousins of species like blue cats and flatheads. Here is a look at some of the biggest North American ...

The channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) is the most numerous species of catfish in North America. Its native range includes the central United States, with widespread introductions stretching ...

The explosion in known venomous catfish species, however, doesn't mean you have anything to fear, even if you're an inveterate noodler—especially in North America. The toxic catfish of North ...

Many catfish species are venomous, including some commonly found in Mississippi. While painful, the venom from North American catfish is not as potent as some other varieties and the primary ...