Freshwater
Blue Catfish
Blue Catfish (Ictalurus furcatus), family Ictaluridae.
Blue Catfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Ictalurus furcatus
- Family
- Ictaluridae
- Stocked in
- 16 waters (agency records)
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Where blue catfish are stocked
| State | Waters stocked (10 years) | Most recent | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 16 | 2026 | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department |
Most-stocked waters, last 3 years
| Water | Where | Stockings | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calaveras Lake | Bexar County, TX | 3 | 2026 |
| Aquilla Lake | Hill County, TX | 2 | 2026 |
| Proctor Lake | Comanche County, TX | 2 | 2025 |
| Lake Brownwood | Brown County, TX | 1 | 2024 |
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Sources: WDFW fish plants, NYSDEC stocking lists and fishing-water lists, Texas Parks and Wildlife stocking history; species facts from USFWS and NOAA public-domain profiles. How we use data