Did you know that June 25th is Catfish Day? It’s a day dedicated to celebrating everything about catfishes. Whether you love them because you’re fishing for them, cooking them in your favorite dishes, or just finishing a family meal, it’s the perfect day to dig in and/or have fun.
Catfishes are pretty cool if you do a little research and learn about them. They have long whiskers called barbels that help them find food underwater almost like a tracker or a GPS. Also, they vary in size from being very small to being very big. Some people even just fish for catfish to catch the biggest one in the lake.
One of the best parts of Catfish Day is to eat the catfish. Whether it’s fried, grilled, or in a stew, there are a lot of different ways to make catfish, it’s a Southern favorite. There are so many different recipes to choose from out there that you could try. Also, you could even make a competition out of it; who could make the best catfish dish?
Catfish Day is important because even though they are good to eat, it’s about trying something new and having fun. Maybe you never tried it before and now it’s your new favorite food, or even a new hobby like fishing, or cooking. Maybe you have never cooked before. Overall it’s a great time to be around your family whether it’s at the lake or at the dinner table.
There are so many different ways to celebrate Catfish Day. You could go fishing with your friends and even make a competition out of it; who could catch the most fish? Or you could even have a cookout with family and friends and grill up some catfish fillets. You could even just throw a Catfish Day party with all your different favorite catfish dishes with even some catfish-themed games.
Don’t forget to celebrate Catfish Day, whether you’re a fishing pro or just love to eat good food, it’s a day that everyone could enjoy and remember. You might even discover your new favorite fish.
