Finding Joy In Daily Holidays. Let's Celebrate National Catfish Day! Celebrated Every June 25th.

Let's Celebrate National Catfish Day!

Celebrated Every June 25th.

June 25th is National Catfish Day, a delicious daily holiday honoring the value of farm-raised catfish—a beloved staple of Southern cuisine and an important part of America’s culinary heritage. Established by President Ronald Reagan in 1987, this day celebrates not only the flavorful fish itself but also the significant role catfish farming plays in supporting local economies. Join us as we dive into some fascinating facts about this versatile and tasty freshwater favorite.

A Few Catfish Facts...

• Catfish can live up to 60 years.
• The whisker like features on a catfish are called barbels and they are sensory organs that help them taste and feel.
• Catfish bodies are covered with hundreds of thousands of tastebuds.
• There are at least 3400 species of catfish.
• The largest catfish ever recored was caught in Thailand in 2005, it weighed 646 pounds. 

A Few Ways to Celebrate National Catfish Day...

1. Go fishing for catfish.
2. Go out for a catfish meal at a local restaurant.
3. Watch a documentary on catfish.
4. Have a grill out and serve catfish.

How will I  celebrate National Catfish Day? I am going fishing and try to catch a catfish.

Happy National Catfish Day!

KathieyV.