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25 Charged in Massive Catfish Poaching Operation
1/23/2026
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- Kentucky officials say 25 individuals face charges for illegally harvesting over 300,000 pounds of catfish.
- The 10-month investigation, Operation River Raid, aims to curb illegal fishing.
- Authorities anticipate more than 700 charges across six counties: Livingston, Marshall, Boyd, Bath, Lawrence, and Powell.
- Names of those charged have not been released as the case remains ongoing.
