The Alabama Catfish Trail

This Is Catfish Country

In Alabama, catfish is an industry, a tradition and a point of pride. From native channel catfish found in nearly every river and public fishing lake to trophy blue and flathead catfish roaming big water, our state is a leader in both catch and culture. And in the rich clay soils of the Black Belt — home to towns like Greensboro, the Catfish Capital — ponds hold more than water; they hold generations of craft, community, and one of America’s largest catfish industries.