Few People Know The Real Reason Behind Belzoni Becoming The Catfish Capital Of The World
By Jackie Ann|Published February 27, 2024
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Jackie Ann
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Louisiana native and LSU Alum (Geaux Tigers!), Jackie has lived in Louisiana for over three decades and currently lives in New Orleans. She's been writing for OnlyInYourState since 2016 and can often be found with a coffee at her side, dreaming of her next adventure.
Sitting pretty as the county seat of Humphreys County, Belzoni, Mississippi is a tiny town on the Yazoo River that’s home to about 2,000 folks. Home to historic sites including some of the oldest bald cypress trees on earth, Belzoni also draws countless music lovers following the Mississippi Blues Trail, too. Perhaps the town’s biggest claim to fame is being the Catfish Capital of the World, a title it has held for nearly 50 years. Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the history of Belzoni, Mississippi, and how it came to be known as the best place for catfish in the United States.
Did you know why Belzoni is called the Catfish Capital of the World? Have you ever been? Let us know in the comments below. If you’re planning a trip to Belzoni, this vacation rental is too good to pass up!
Read on to discover one of Belzoni’s most beautiful hidden gems, Wister Gardens: