Fishing For

Blue catfish

4.0
(656)
9.5K Catches
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Average Length
-
Maximum Length
5.4 ft
Maximum Weight
149.9 lbs
Depth Range
-
Temperature Range
-

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Blue catfish

5.0
(1)
Gunston Cove
38.672727, -77.153234
229 Catches
4.0
(24)
Potomac River
Prince George's County, Maryland
194 Catches
4.0
(27)
James River
City of Newport News, Virginia
185 Catches
3.0
(9)
Nanticoke River
Wicomico County, Maryland
117 Catches
4.0
(9)
Ohio River
Boone County, Kentucky
117 Catches
4.0
(14)
Potomac River
Charles County, Maryland
100 Catches
4.0
(11)
Lake Lewisville
Denton County, Texas
92 Catches
4.0
(17)
Lake Ray Hubbard
Rockwall County, Texas
78 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Blue catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers
4.0
(1051)
458 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1123)
223 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat
4.0
(116)
159 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Eel
4.0
(8)
154 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver
4.0
(136)
145 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shad
4.0
(27)
123 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Perch
4.0
(37)
94 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shrimp
4.0
(203)
89 Catches

Recently Caught Blue catfish

El Romo

1 day ago
 • 
Dallas County, Texas

What a beautiful day the lord has blessed us with. Drum has been working good for catfish bait.

Blue catfish
16 lb
17 likes • 3 comments

El Romo

2 days ago
 • 
Dallas County, Texas

Dont miss this epic battle on my YouTube channel https://youtu.be/uTnh3ycmUfU?si=x62uOz1cTYahIvY8

Blue catfish
48 lb
21 likes • 10 comments
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Ira sherman

6 days ago
 • 
Polk County, Florida

Not a bad blue cat😼.... Went for my live minnow🤣🐟🐟🐟

Blue catfish
1 lb 12 oz
1
20 likes • 4 comments

Michael Kellum

1 week ago
 • 
Harris County, Texas

Mondo Monday! #fishanglerapp

Blue catfish
25 lb
1
21 likes

Sammy Seijas

1 week ago
 • 
Guadalupe County, Texas

Caught on 7’ M rod with bass reel!!! https://youtube.com/@offthecouchfishing?si=eJV9PGqh9KrZFaxQ on YouTube!

Blue catfish
23 lb
1
32 likes • 4 comments

Daniel Carter

1 week ago
 • 
Henrico County, Virginia

All I caught was 4 small ones the first 10 minutes out then I couldn’t get another bite. Did catch a fishing rod while drifting it’s a Cat King, the reel I believe is shot but I think with a little TLC the rod is salvageable.

Blue catfish
4
14 likes

Devin G

6 days ago
 • 
Live Oak County, Texas

Cold night caught 4 cleaned one before the picture

Blue catfish
10 lb
11
13 likes • 2 comments

Robert Eaton

1 week ago
 • 
San Bernardino County, California

No 🦨

Blue catfish
2 lb 6 oz
9 likes
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