They are found in most Chesapeake Bay tributaries ... also face challenges in processing the fish. Currently, processing blue catfish compared to other species is more expensive.

spreading at a rate of approximately three new Chesapeake Bay subwatersheds per year. Unlike many fish species, it has the ability to spawn multiple times annually, releasing thousands of eggs ...

These fish can grow up to 80 pounds ... This stems from the fact that the catfish are not native to the Chesapeake Bay, but rather are an invasive species. They were brought to Virginia waters ...

A proposed study of the Chesapeake Bay’s menhaden population was delayed again, leaving officials and researchers without ...

The collapse of the Francis Scott Bridge in 2024 impacted wildlife in the Patapsco River and the Chesapeake Bay.

“Certain low-salinity regions still need to improve, but overall the findings are promising for the near-term future of this vital species.“ But even with the promising data, the Chesapeake ...

Catfish are typically freshwater fish, but wildlife managers did ... from the company to help manage the invasive species in the Chesapeake Bay. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot) Rowley ...