AUTHORS: Robert Weber, Christina Kelsay, Tara Domzalski, Zach Ford; Missouri Department of Conservation
ABSTRACT: Flathead Catfish (Pylodictis olivaris) is a well-known, long-lived ictalurid that is native throughout the Midwest. Despite its popularity among anglers and widespread distribution in Missouri, there is a paucity of information related to population demographics for impoundments containing Flathead Catfish. In addition, there are currently no established standard sampling protocols for this species, complicating assessment of existing populations and associated management goals. Our objectives were to determine population demographics of Flathead Catfish in several of Missouri’s large reservoirs (>2,400 acres) and small impoundments (
