“The Flathead monster lifted me up,” the boy said. “She had a baby, too.” Young Andrew wasn’t the first person to report seeing a monster in the lake – although he may be the only one to claim making ...

Fishing is one of the most beloved sports and pastimes in Louisiana, and it’s easy to see why. The state boasts more than 50 lakes, not to mention countless ponds, marshes, and wetlands. Wildlife ...

When it comes to fishing, few anglers exhibit the drive, determination and passion that Laura Yeates shows as she chases monster flathead catfish from March through early fall on the Delaware River.

Brandi Holt, of Homedale, holds the 44-inch flathead catfish she caught on the Snake River. The fish set a state catch-and-release record – a record previously held by Brandi’s husband, Jared.

Flathead catfish are large fish with many nicknames. They are also commonly referred to as mudcats or shovelhead cats. Flathead catfish are a large species of North American freshwater catfish, and it ...