Post by VFR on Mar 18, 2023 14:23:15 GMT -5
Is Virginia’s blue catfish population growing out of control?
by Matt Denardo
Many anglers on the James River are targeting blue catfish. But is the blue catfish population growing out of control? Some believe it is.
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR) introduced blue catfish into the Virginia tidal waters in the 1970s. The purpose behind that was to develop recreational fishery, specifically trophy fishery. But now, the blue catfish has become a top predator in Virginia’s waters. Read more.....
by Matt Denardo
Many anglers on the James River are targeting blue catfish. But is the blue catfish population growing out of control? Some believe it is.The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR) introduced blue catfish into the Virginia tidal waters in the 1970s. The purpose behind that was to develop recreational fishery, specifically trophy fishery. But now, the blue catfish has become a top predator in Virginia’s waters. Read more.....