Live Channel Catfish

2026-11-03

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife ( CDFW ) needs to purchase Channel Catfish ( Ictalurus punctatus ), for the Region 2 Fishing in the City program , May through September 2024 . Fish Rearing Unless otherwise noted , the desired weight per fish should be 2 . 25 pounds ( 1021 grams ) each . However , the Contractor may plant fish which average 2 . 25 pounds per fish ; the lightest fish must weigh no less than 1 . 50 pounds ( 681 grams ) and the heaviest fish must weigh no more than 2 . 50 pounds ( 1135 grams ). Fish shall have minimum mutilation , malformation , or fin loss ( less than 30 %); all fish shall be in condition for release into State waters . CDFW ’ s determination of mutilation or malformation shall be conclusive . Fish shall be off feed long enough prior to delivery to assure empty stomachs during transport and stocking . Aquatic Invasive Species ( AIS ) Monitoring Contractor is required to have Aquatic Invasive Species ( AIS ) monitoring performed at the fish raising facility , through an independent party , via performance of tests on facility water samples for larval veligers and other invasive species . Contractor will arrange to have an independent agent prepare quarterly reports showing results of regular testing throughout the duration of contract with a copy of each report submitted to Lacey Carlson , CDFW Region 2 Fishing in the City contract manager . If reports show an indication of AIS compromised rearing facilities , the contract shall be subject to cancellation by the State of California . Testing results from the described source verifying that rearing facilities are clear of AIS must be received by CDFW contract manager prior to delivery of fish .

California

2026-03-27