flathead catfish

noun

1. a yellow and brown catfish, Pylodictus olivaris, common in the central U.S., having a flattened head and a projecting lower jaw.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flathead catfish¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

“I’ve seen gar, but I ain’t never seen a gar with a head shaped like this,” Smith said in an interview, explaining that he first thought his catch may have been a flathead catfish.

From Seattle Times

The hits then exploded, three flathead catfish in 20 minutes.

From Washington Times

Catfish are good on stinkbait and cut bait, flathead catfish good on live bait.

From Washington Times

Live bait has been successful with flathead catfish.

From Washington Times

A four-year-old girl from Illinois is a bona fide angler after catching a 33-pound flathead catfish while fishing with a miniature, “Frozen”-themed fishing pole.

From Fox News