Fishing For

Spiny Softshell Turtle

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(2)

14 Catches

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Top Fishing Spots To Catch Spiny Softshell Turtle

Cooloola (excl. Gympie), Queensland

1 Catch

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Pecan Lake

Fort Bend County, Texas

Midland County, Michigan

Houston County, Minnesota

1 Catch

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Southern Trace Country Club Pond

Shreveport, Louisiana

1 Catch

Top Baits For Catching Spiny Softshell Turtle

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Bluntnose minnow

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(29)

1 Catch

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn

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(253)

1 Catch

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Hot Dog

4.0

(160)

1 Catch

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat

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(123)

1 Catch

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

4.0

(1216)

1 Catch

Recently Caught Spiny Softshell Turtle

Jeremiah Keenan

1 week ago

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Will County, Illinois

Nice soft shell this morning

Species Spiny Softshell Turtle

Weight 9 lb

Gear 1

13 likes

BOBBYZOOMI Guthrie

1 week ago

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Marion County, Indiana

Species Spiny Softshell Turtle

2 likes • 2 comments

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Santana Carnero

7 weeks ago

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Isabella County, Michigan

Species Spiny Softshell Turtle

4 likes

Spotted Kus Kus *•*•H$K•*•*

2026-04-05

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Cooloola - Gympie only, Queensland

TRYING FRESHWATER… ⤵️ After what seemed like Years but it’s only been a few months….after losing my baby dog all too suddenly, moving States and complete brain fog…I’m out and about exploring my new surroundings!l and brought my old girl Pep with me… Wel let me tell you freshwater fishing is a whole different breed of animal…teaching myself new skills and talking to the locals. Found myself some Thai fisher girls who taught me a thing or two. Caught zero fish but a turtle came and said hello to my bait! Feels good to be out! Tight Lines my friends 🐟💪🏻

Species Spiny Softshell Turtle

Gear 2

35 likes • 15 comments

Leandro Naranjo

2025-12-23

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Victorias City, Negros Occidental

Species Spiny Softshell Turtle

Gear 1

6 likes

John Snider

2025-08-24

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Guernsey County, Ohio

Been kind of busy and just realized I forgot to post this one. He was pretty aggressive so I didn’t take the time to measure him. Going to be back on the bank tonight hopefully.

Species Spiny Softshell Turtle

7 likes

John Snider

2025-08-19

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Guernsey County, Ohio

[2/2 Posts] caught 25” catfish and a 17” (diameter) soft shelled turtle.

Species Spiny Softshell Turtle

6 likes

John Snider

2025-08-15

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Guernsey County, Ohio

Charlie caught two turtles. Nothing has been biting. He done walked home and gave up. I’m staying until I catch something at least.

Species Spiny Softshell Turtle

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