Record #:

5098

Author(s):

Kawk, Thomas J.; Pine, William E., III

Abstract:

In 1966, eleven flathead catfish were introduced into the Cape Fear River. They rapidly reproduced and spread into other rivers of the Coastal Plain. A popular game fish that can weigh up to 123 pounds, its downside is that it feeds on living things. It has decimated local catfish populations and sunfish and sturgeon species. The introduction was an unfortunate mistake. Since the catfish can't be eliminated, scientists are seeking ways to manage and use it.

Source:

Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 49 Issue 3, Summer 2001, p14-15, il

Subject(s):

Introduced fishes--North Carolina, Eastern; Catfishes--North Carolina, Eastern

Record #:

7916

Author(s):

Venters, Vic

Abstract:

Flathead catfish, which were introduced from the Mississippi River into the Cape Fear River, can weigh close to sixty pounds. The fish is not popular with local fishermen as it is decimating other fish populations, like the sunfish. A recently passed local law now allows fishermen to electrofish for the catfish in parts of the Cape Fear River and in Sampson, Bladen, and Pender Counties. Only catfish are susceptible to this technique; bass and sunfish are not affected.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 54 Issue 1, Jan 1990, p28, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Introduced fishes--North Carolina, Eastern; Catfishes--North Carolina, Eastern

Record #:

11574

Author(s):

Wilson, Jim

Abstract:

Flathead catfish, natives of the Mississippi River basin, were introduced into the Cape Fear River. They rapidly reproduced and spread into other rivers of the Coastal Plain, including the Tar, White Oak, and Neuse. The introduction was an unfortunate mistake as the flathead is destroying a number of native fish populations.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 73 Issue 9, Sept 2009, p36, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Introduced fishes--North Carolina, Eastern; Catfishes--North Carolina, Eastern

Record #:

27653

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike

Abstract:

Jug fishing, also called noodling, is an easy and fun way to catch a vast amount of catfish in one fishing trip. Jug fishermen Max Mullins, Charlie Overton, and Hunter Smith discuss the sport and describe how to prepare the catfish for consumption.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 80 Issue 4, July-August 2016, p4-8, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Fishing; Catfishes--North Carolina, Eastern

Record #:

30048

Author(s):

Burr, Brooks M.; Kuhajda, Bernard R.; Dimmick, Walter W.; Grady, James M.

Abstract:

The Carolina Madtom (Noturus furiosus) is a catfish endemic to the Tar and Neuse River drainages in North Carolina. Because of its endemicity and relatively limited distribution, this fish became a candidate for pre-listing studies by the Office of Endangered Species, United States Fish and Wildlife Service. This study analyzed the fish’s biology and distribution from 1982 to 1984.

Source:

Brimleyana (NoCar QL 155 B75), Vol. Issue 17, Dec 1991, p57-86, il, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Catfishes--North Carolina, Eastern; Endemic animals