Flathead Catfish

The flathead catfish (Pylodictis olivaris), also called the mudcat, flatty, or shovelhead cat,[citation needed] is a large species of North American freshwater catfish.

Information about the Flathead Catfish (Pylodictis olivaris), a species found in the State of Texas

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Flathead Catfish (Pylodictis olivaris) - FactSheet

How to tell the difference between catfish species, blue, channel and flathead catfish and understand their basic behavior patterns and habitats.

Illustration by Kevin Hand When you think catfish, you probably think bait—live, cut, or stink. But a big flathead will smash an artificial lure, and according to Kansas guide R.R. “Catdaddy” Shumway, this month is prime for casting to these ugly giants. June is the prespawn for flatheads in most parts of the country, and the fish are in attack mode, he says. “You can pretty much drag a dead sock in front of a flathead now and it’ll hammer it.” These cats are also notorious for digging into the thickest snags. If you want to feel the jolt of a monster cat stopping your lure, and you want to put him in the boat, you need to hit the heaviest cover with some heavy-duty casting tackle. Here’s how “Catdaddy” gets it done.

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A species profile for Flathead Catfish from USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center.

Also known as the yellow or mud catfish, the flathead catfish is a large, smooth-skinned fish with a yellow to purple-brown body and whisker-like barbels around its mouth. It was introduced to the region in the 1960s, and is now considered an invasive species.

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