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flathead catfish

American  

noun

  1. a yellow and brown catfish, Pylodictus olivaris, common in the central U.S., having a flattened head and a projecting lower jaw.


Etymology

Origin of flathead catfish

First recorded in 1940–45

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Fish species affected included largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, flathead catfish, and stocked species such as brown trout and rainbow trout.

From Science Daily Jun. 18, 2026

Two weeks later, Tyler Barnes reeled in a massive flathead catfish from the Neuse River on July 20.

From Fox News Jul. 28, 2020

Catfish are good on stinkbait and cut bait, flathead catfish good on live bait.

From Washington Times Oct. 2, 2019

The state keeps records based on length for the catch and release of muskellunge, northern pike, lake sturgeon or flathead catfish.

From Seattle Times May 22, 2018

These, in order of abundance were: channel catfish; carp; freshwater drum; flathead catfish; shovelnose sturgeon; smallmouth buffalo; and river carpsucker.

From Fishes of the Big Blue River Basin, Kansas by Minckley, W. L.

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