How to Clean Catfish For A Good Meal

Catfish are some of the most sought after fish when it comes to eating them. Their meat is considered a deliciously and any angler who wants a challenge will have double the experience. With the increased popularity of this fish and the uniqueness of its nature, you'll find that the catfish is one of the most interesting fish you'll ever have the chance to fish.

If you're looking for a good meal and a great fishing trip than you've found the fish you're after. There are many different types of catfish and each has its own taste and style. Each type can live in different environments like salt water or fresh water. This means that not only does the taste of the fish change but the experience you have catching it does as well.

Depending on where you catch the fish and what type you've caught will depend on the taste. There are many different ways to cook and prepare a catfish. Some of the most common types of catfish you'll come across are:
Bullhead Catfish
Channel Catfish
Blue Catfish
Flathead Catfish
White Catfish

Blue catfish and channel catfish actually get confused with each other quite often. The reason for this is because they're both blue in color. If you can't tell the difference between them you just have to look at the anal fin. If it's straight then it is a blue catfish while more rounded anal fins means channel catfish.

White catfish are considered the most delicious out of all the different types of catfish. They are considered a deliciously because of their white meat. Many people pay a lot of money to get the chance to try one. The catfish is also the most resistant to salt water and can live in salt water pools.

Knowing a bit about the catfish will really help you to understand how important they are not just to fish but as a food source. Like any other raw meat, catfish need to be cleaned and prepared properly before eating. Understanding how to get these fish ready for eating will make the process of cooking them a lot easier.

Let's look at some basic ways of cleaning a catfish.

Preparing the Catfish, Before Cleaning

Before you clean the fish you'll have to get it ready. Catching a catfish is only one step in the process of really enjoying it all the way through. If you don't know how to prepare a fish for cleaning than you may have to practice this a few times before you get it right.