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Non-native flathead catfish found in Ogeechee River

DNR is attempting to remove fish from area

Photo Courtesy Georgia Department of Natural Resources Pictured above are three flathead catfish caught last month in the Ogeechee River. Flatheads are not native to rivers in southeast Georgia and will affect other species negatively.

Flathead — Photo Courtesy Georgia Department of Natural Resources Pictured above are three flathead catfish caught last month in the Ogeechee River. Flatheads are not native to rivers in southeast Georgia and will affect other species negatively.

Staff with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division recently captured non-native flathead catfish while sampling in the Ogeechee River.

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