Scientists Target Blue, Flathead Catfish For Possible Culling

Photo of Capt. Mike Ostrander with a guest who caught a 64 pound blue catfish. credit: DiscoverTheJames.com more photos

Scientists and fisheries managers from Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia who met this week in the Northern Neck are considering targeted culls of blue and flathead catfish because of their huge populations and potential impact on native species. Anglers came to the meeting to express their concern. Northern Neck correspondent Pamela D’Angelo reports.