Which catfish is large with a broad flattened head and yellowish belly?

Flathead Catfish | Channel Catfish | Bullhead | Carp

Which habitat do flatheads prefer?

Deep pools and large rivers with structure | Small shallow ponds | Alpine streams | Ocean

What do adult flatheads primarily eat?

Large fish including sunfish and carp | plants | algae | insects

Which method is common to catch flathead catfish?

Night fishing with large bait near structure | Tiny jigs | Fly | Topwater lures

Which size can flathead catfish reach in Ohio waters?

Tens of pounds and occasionally over fifty pounds | Less than one pound | One to two ounces | Over one hundred pounds

Quiz Answers

Flathead Catfish. Flathead catfish have a broad flattened head and often a yellowish belly and are large predators.

Deep pools and large rivers with structure. Flatheads prefer deep pools and large rivers with structure for ambush feeding.

Large fish including sunfish and carp. Adult flatheads feed primarily on large fish including sunfish and carp.

Night fishing with large bait near structure. Night fishing with large bait near structure is common for flathead catfish.

Tens of pounds and occasionally over fifty pounds. Flathead catfish can reach tens of pounds and occasionally exceed fifty pounds in Ohio waters.

Quiz Level Rated Medium for Advanced Minds about Fish