Where Is Noodling Popular

Noodling is most popular along the path of the Mississippi River, from Wisconsin all the way to Louisiana. It’s legal in 16 states, mainly in the South and the Midwest. That may not seem like a lot, but it’s up from only four states in 2001.

What states allow noodling?

Noodling is legal in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

Is noodling illegal in Texas?

Day 18: The sport of catching catfish with bare hands, known as noodling, is now legal in Texas. … Now, noodlers can do it legally.