Fishing underway in Green River Catfish Classic

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 8:23am — John Embry

$10,000 catfish top prize

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Anglers braved tough weather conditions on Friday morning, June 26, as the Green River Catfish Classic got underway. There are 141 tagged catfish totaling $44,000 in prize money. The $10,000 tagged catfish, sponsored by the Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce, is the top prize. Those fishing will also be competing for the largest overall catfish, a prize for the largest youth catch, and more. All tagged fish are a minimum of $100.

The following individuals have caught tagged catfish:

Friday, June 26: