Laura Yeates is known in local outdoors circles for her high energy, exceptional fish-catching skills and passion for catfish angling, earning her the nickname the “Catfish Queen.”
So, it’s no surprise that the Bethlehem resident is all about sharing her enthusiasm and excitement for the pursuit with others.
A few years ago, Yeates started the Catfish Kings tournament on the Delaware River to help raise funds for Phillipsburg’s Dave Au, who was going through cancer treatments at the time. Then, in 2025, she added a second tournament earlier in the year to give catfishing enthusiasts another event to look forward to…