August - National Catfish Month

The month of August was designated as National Catfish Month by Congress in the late 1980s to highlight contributions the U.S. catfish industry makes to the economy, while providing consumers with a healthy, safe and great-tasting product. Each year, four states that produce the majority of the nation's catfish - Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi - recognize their most respected and successful farmers as "Catfish Farmers of the Year."

The marketing arm of the U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish industry, has more information including catfish recipes.