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Massive 'scale-breaking' catfish caught in Southern California lake; 'Catzilla' still on the loose

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · As published by Los Angeles Times · August 1, 2026 · 1 min read

A large catfish has been caught in a Southern California lake. The fish is described as massive and scale-breaking. Further information about the catch is available from the Los Angeles Times. Details about the lake and the fish are reported by the Los Angeles Times, which also mentions that a catfish nicknamed 'Catzilla' remains at large.

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Category: local · Published: August 1, 2026 · Source: Los Angeles Times · Reading time: 1 min

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Massive 'scale-breaking' catfish caught in Southern California lake; 'Catzilla' still on the loose

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