What is this????

[nick1971]

This is my sons first ???????????
Any help identifying please.
Can it be eaten????
Sorry pic not real good.
Made gruntin sound when in boat, may have been just choking on the hook. lol.
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[nabs12]

LOL Wat the hell is that, looks like a catfish...?
I have no idea

[nick1971]

I thought it might have been a blue cat fish! Oh well, see how he goes in the crab pot. But son had fun with light gear playin with him.

Cheers

Nick.

[Slient]

Could be a mutant catfish
Is there nearby nuclear power plant nearby

[wiseguy67]

looks like somekind of catfish but befor you chop it up take some more photos, are those what look to be legs with toes?
It might be of some value to the local marine uni...?
cross between a croc and a catfish?