Catfish

Every evening we feed the fish in two different spots along the creek.

I think this is either a Channel, Flathead, or Blue Catfish.
Any guesses?

I included this one because identifying catfish involves the shape of their tail

Occasionally we see perch but mostly catfish. I'm not sure exactly what type of catfish they are. I suppose I could fish one out and examine it more closely but... ugh... I really, really HATE fish. I hate eating them but I especially hate looking at them. They're so slimy and ugly... even the "pretty" ones. I know. I'm weird. Most people love aquariums. They're so "soothing"... um, nope. Not for me. Though, I must admit feeding the fish everyday has probably been a good thing. I'm getting used to them. I can look at them, take photos of them, without the abject terror I felt when we first arrived. Progress!

We worried about the fish during the drought. (No, really... I did worry. They may be ugly and scary but I wished them no harm!) The water level was so low we were concerned about the water quality and the oxygen level. But, they survived. And, when the September rains came and the water level rose, they began to thrive. The catfish almost doubled in size and number in just a couple of weeks!

Mmmm... fish chow. Tastes like chicken!