With catfish living in almost all of the freshwater streams, creeks, rivers and reservoirs in Alabama, the Alabama Tourism Department decided it was time to honor this ubiquitous species to officially open the Alabama Catfish Trail.
At a kickoff event in Birmingham recently, speakers celebrated what the numerous catfish species mean to anglers, catfish farmers and catfish restaurants throughout the state.
“Catfish truly do run deep in Alabama, not just in our waterways but through our communities and our tables,” said Alyssa Hall (Aly from Alabama), who is known for her catfish noodling adventures. “This trail is not only a collection of destinations, it’s a celebration of people, places and traditions with catfish in Alabama from the waters where they are caught to the farms where they are raised to the tables for everyone to enjoy. The catfish trail will list more than 50 locations across our state and provide ways to experience Alabama’s culture, communities and outdoor heritage…