Specimen Information

Ictalurus punctatus
Ictalurus punctatus
(Channel Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1464214
GroupFishes
GenusIctalurus
Speciespunctatus
Common NameChannel Catfish
StateWA
CountyKing
LocalityGreen Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLake Washington
HUC8 Number17110012
HUC10 NameLower Sammamish River
HUC10 Number1711001204
HUC12 NameLake Washington-Sammamish River
HUC12 Number171100120400
Map
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Collection Day9
Collection Month6
Collection Year2018
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:31491
Author:Quinton, S.
Date:2018
Title:‘Oh my god’: Giant 45-pound catfish caught in Green Lake
Publisher:The Seattle Times.
Reference 2
Ref. Number:16451
Author:Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date:2005
Title:Warmwater Fishes of Washington.
Publisher:Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Angler Education Program.
Issue:FM93-9
Pages:24
Commentsunofficial state record at 45 pounds
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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