They are taking all the trophy catfish from many rivers, giving people less chance to catch a trophy catfish that actually tries to fish and not pay or gamble to catch one. If this continues, there will be fewer and fewer big catfish. Paylakes often stock their waters with large catfish taken from public rivers and lakes, which disrupts local ecosystems and diminishes the population of these magnificent fish in their natural habitats. By making it illegal for paylakes to use non-farm raised catfish, we can help preserve our river ecosystems and ensure that future generations have the opportunity to experience catching a true trophy catfish in the wild. Please sign this petition to protect our rivers and maintain sustainable fishing practices!