August is National Catfish Month!

Catfish Facts

• Most Catfish are found in fresh water.
• U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish is a lean fish.
• Catfish are distinguished by the presence of barbels, or "whiskers"; the lack of true scales.
• Catfish is an excellent source of protein. 
• Fresh water catfish are usually egg layers and will watch over their eggs until they hatch.
• Most catfish have small eyes and rely on taste, smell, and hearing.
• Catfish is low in saturated (bad) fat and is a moderate source of polyunsaturated (good) fat and omega-3 fatty acids. 
• U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish is the No. 1 farm-raised finfish in America. 
• Many catfish are inactive during the day, coming out to feed at night.
• More catfish is produced in the United States on a yearly basis than all other farmed fish combined. 
• In 2000 Americans ate more than a pound of catfish per person 
• Catfish is the fourth most popular fish in the United States.
• Ninety-four percent of all U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish is raised in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.