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Big Muddy Catfish

Presentation by Joe McMullen, Big River Specialist for Mo. Dept. of Conservation

Joe will join us to give a history of catfishing on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, share some of the life history of these massive bottom-feeders and give an update on what biologists continue to learn about catfish populations on our big rivers.

Big Blue Cat

photo courtesy of Mo. Dept. of Conservation.

Time and Place

Tuesday, October 11, 2016
7:00 pm

Les Bourgeois Vineyards Bistro
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Presentation by Joe McMullen, Mo. Dept. of Conservation Big River Specialist

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

If you intend on coming early to purchase an amazing dinner at Les Bourgeois Bistro before the presentation, PLEASE call to make a reservation at: 573-698-2300 and…tell them you are with the Big Muddy Speaker Series!

Presentation is FREE and open to the public!

If there’s one fish that people think of when they think of the Missouri River it’s gotta be the catfish. Which is actually three different species – blue, flathead and channel. Since the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) closed the commercial catfishery on the Missouri River in 1992, populations of trophy fish have taken off. And so has recreational trophy fishing with catfish tournaments exploding across the state. Recent state records have been set on the Missouri River for blue and flathead catfish.

Joe McMullen, the Big River Specialist for MDC, will join us to give a history of catfishing on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, share some of the life history of these massive bottom-feeders and give an update on what biologists continue to learn about catfish populations on our big rivers.

Biologists collect data on Missouri River blue catfish. Photo courtesy of MDC.

Biologists collect data on Missouri River blue catfish. Photo courtesy of MDC.

Directions

  • 14020 W. Hwy BB, Rocheport, MO
  • Take I-70 to the Rocheport, MO, exit (Exit #115). It’s the first exit east of the Missouri River.
  • Head north toward Rocheport.
  • After about a mile, turn left at the sign for Les Bourgeois Bistro. Follow the signs to the Bistro. You will probably need to park in the lot above the Bistro and walk the trail down.
  • The presentations are held in upstairs in the restaurant. The restaurant is no longer open on Tuesdays but the bar is! You are welcome to bring your own food or snacks.

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Special thanks to Les Bourgeois Vineyards for giving us the opportunity to use their beautiful space overlooking the Missouri River. All speakers are presenting for free! Thank you all for sharing your knowledge with us!

The Big Muddy Speaker Series also takes place monthly in Kansas City and St. Charles.

The Big Muddy Speaker Series is partially funded by the Mo. Dept. of Conservation.