Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
For channel and blue catfish, their hybrids and subspecies, 25 (in any combination - only 10 can be 20 inches or greater in length). For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5.
Identify your catch
Broad flattened head, projecting lower jaw and a tail that is not deeply forked.
Habitat on Alan Henry
Steep banks, rocky structure and inundated timber dominate; some coves have vegetation.
Fishing approach
Lake guide guidance: Bass anglers can work worms, spinnerbaits and crankbaits. TPWD describes jigs or minnows around timber and the fishing pier for crappie.
Fishing guidance describes documented approaches, not a promise of fish activity today.
Adults excluding women covered by sensitive-population restriction: At most 2 meals per month; 8 oz per meal. Women who are nursing, pregnant, or may become pregnant, and children under 12: DO NOT EAT. Alan Henry Reservoir, Garza and Kent counties
Harvest permission and eating restrictions are separate.
General species guide
Prefers cover such as submerged wood and feeds mainly on live fish as an adult.
General Flathead Catfish profile →Sources & lake evidence
TPWD lake guide and reviewed fisheries evidence establish the listed species or group. Historical survey records do not establish current abundance.
Lake harvest rules ↗Eating guidance ↗Lake habitat & fishing guide ↗Species identification ↗