Big Rivers Catfish Assessment

Studies of blue catfish and flathead catfish in the Missouri and Mississippi rivers (big rivers) were prompted by concerns from some anglers about overharvest and inadequate harvest regulations. During 2015 to 2019 blue catfish and flathead catfish fisheries on big rivers were evaluated to estimate exploitation and population demographics. Our studies confirmed that current management approaches support healthy and sustainable populations, and regulation changes do not appear to be necessary to prevent overfishing.

Big Rivers Catfish Assessment - Project Summary (PDF, 784 KB)

Published on Sep 03, 2019 - by Joe McMullen, Kyle Winders

Big Rivers Flathead Catfish Final Report (PDF, 3 MB)

Published on Jun 01, 2020 - by Joe McMullen, Kyle Winders

BRCA Blue Catfish Final Report (PDF, 4 MB)

Published on Sep 03, 2019 - by Joe McMullen, Kyle Winders

SN V16 N1 Assessment of Big Rivers Blue and Flathead Catfish Fisheries (PDF, 904 KB)

Published on Apr 19, 2023 - by Joe McMullen, Kyle Winders

SN V16 N2 Big Rivers Catfish Angler Preference (PDF, 728 KB)

Published on Apr 19, 2023 - by Joe McMullen, Kyle Winders

Reaffirmed Occurrence of Two Vulnerable Caddisfly Species of Conservation Concern

A cooperative study between MDC, USGS, Missouri State University and the James Foundation to determine the current status of two caddisfly species of Conservation Concern in the Maramec Spring Branch.
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Science Note - Reaffirmed Occurrence of Two Vulnerable Caddisfly Species of Conservation Concern (PDF, 1 MB)

Published on May 02, 2019 - by William Mabee, Andrea Schuhmann, Barry Poulton, Jennifer Girondo, Wes Swee, Tealetha Buckley, David Bowles, Beth Bowles, Russell Rhodes