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Pylodictis olivaris - United States/Indiana/Floyd

United States · Indiana · Floyd

Common Hunting Fishing Mushrooming Foraging

Fishing Cooking

Pylodictis olivaris ?Flathead catfish
Mudcat
Bagre de cabeza plana
Poisson-chat à tête plate
Katzenwels mit Flachkopf

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flathead_catfish

August: Peak activity. The catfish continue actively searching for food, expanding their movements in the water body.

Powerful jaws can cause injury. Found in freshwater rivers of central and southern North America. Popular among sport fishermen and commercial fishers.

Large freshwater fish with flat head and sharp spines. Active at night. Feeds on fish and crustaceans.

Fishing with bottom and bottom-float rigs using live bait Night fishing with sonar and lights Using large lures and live fish bait

Mostly active at night. Prefers deep, slow-moving river sections and backwaters. Best fishing times are evening and night.

21 July, 2024

jason81188

5 August 2025 Good bite

6 August 2025 Good bite

7 August 2025 Good bite

8 August 2025 Great bite

9 August 2025 Good bite

10 August 2025 Good bite

11 August 2025 Good bite

Handle carefully due to sharp fin spines. Meat is firm and tender with few bones. Cool quickly after cleaning. Commercial species with tasty meat.

Fillet: Frying, baking, smoking
Back: Braising, soups
Belly: Frying, boiling

Fried Flathead Catfish Fillet (Frying)
Crispy crust and juicy meat

1. Cut fillet into portions.
2. Coat with flour and spices.
3. Fry until golden brown.

Herb-Roasted Flathead Catfish (Roasting)
Aromatic with herbs and lemon

1. Rub fish with salt, pepper, and herbs.
2. Roast at 180°C (350°F) for 30-40 minutes.
3. Serve with lemon and fresh vegetables.

Flathead Catfish Soup (Boiling)
Rich soup with vegetables and spices

1. Boil fish pieces until cooked.
2. Add potatoes, carrots, and spices.
3. Cook until tender, serve with herbs.

Smoked Flathead Catfish (Smoking)
Rich smoky flavor

1. Marinate fillet with spices.
2. Smoke at low temperature for 2-3 hours.
3. Cool and serve as appetizer.