Game Wardens with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources on September 12, 2025, served multiple search warrants following a seven-month statewide investigation into the illegal commercial harvest and sale of catfish.
From Paducah to Ashland, Kentucky Game Wardens executed 10 search warrants as part of “Operation River Raid”, a coordinated statewide enforcement effort. The investigation focused on individuals and entities suspected of violating state law governing commercial fishing and the sale of wildlife.
Illegally harvesting wildlife threatens Kentucky’s natural resources, undermines lawful commercial and recreational fishing, and harms the economic stability of local communities.
This case remains under investigation and members of the public with information regarding illegal fishing activity are encouraged to report it through the Kentucky Wildlife Tip Line at 1-800 25 ALERT or via the KFWLaw App using Tip411.
Source: KFWL
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