Someone once explained to me that the "high end" farmed catfish you get in the US doesn't taste muddy because they feed them from the top of the water rather th

Someone once explained to me that the "high end" farmed catfish you get in the US doesn't taste muddy because they feed them from the top of the water rather than having scavenge the bottom of the pond. I've definitely had some good catfish in the US. Sourcing matters, and also probably how you prepare it. Breaded and deep fried is of course tasty, if not healthy. Southeast Asian cuisines are generally very good at preparing catfish - they have a native variety called Basa which is very mild.