Fishing For

Blue catfish

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(668)

9.7K Catches

Discover everything you need to know about catching Blue catfish. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.

Average Length

Maximum Length

5.4 ft

Maximum Weight

149.9 lbs

Depth Range

Temperature Range

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Blue catfish

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(1)

Gunston Cove

38.672727, -77.153234

Prince George's County, Maryland

City of Newport News, Virginia

Wicomico County, Maryland

Boone County, Kentucky

Charles County, Maryland

Rockwall County, Texas

79 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Blue catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

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(1061)

459 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

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(1135)

224 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat

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(116)

160 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Eel

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(8)

155 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver

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(139)

146 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shad

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(27)

129 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Perch

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(37)

94 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shrimp

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(204)

89 Catches

Recently Caught Blue catfish

Alex Boysel

2 hours ago

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Rowan County, North Carolina

Went on high rock and caught some fat cats. Biggest was about 19 1/2 which is about the same as my PB.

Species Blue catfish

5 likes

Nicky C.

17 hours ago

•

Webb County, Texas

Species Blue catfish

Weight 6 lb

Gear 1

16 likes

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brooks thomas

1 day ago

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Rankin County, Mississippi

Species Blue catfish

Gear 3

9 likes

El Romo

1 day ago

•

Dallas County, Texas

Put a catfish line out while bass fishing

Species Blue catfish

43 likes • 3 comments

BIGRICHFISH !

5 days ago

•

Denton County, Texas

Big fish are biting! Got tomorrow open! $150 for 1 person 4 hour $225 for 2 people 6 hr $325 for 3-4 people hr Book now!

Species Blue catfish

19 likes

Quin C

5 days ago

•

Collin County, Texas

Species Blue catfish

12 likes

BIGRICHFISH !

1 week ago

•

Denton County, Texas

Another giant in the boat! Book now while it’s hot!

Species Blue catfish

23 likes

Steven McCormick

1 week ago

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Harris County, Texas

Species Blue catfish

Weight 5 lb 8 oz

14 likes • 1 comment

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