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Blue Catfish
Blue catfish are bluish to grayish in color with a deeply forked tail. The flanks of blue catfish are not spotted, and they have a light underside.
About This Species
Blue Catfish are often confused with channel catfish. The two species can be distinguished by the shape of the anal fin.