Fishing For

Blue catfish

4.0
(694)
9.9K 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
50.0 - 89.1 ºF

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Blue catfish

5.0
(1)
Gunston Cove
38.672727, -77.153234
229 Catches
4.0
(27)
James River
City of Newport News, Virginia
197 Catches
4.0
(26)
Potomac River
Prince George's County, Maryland
196 Catches
3.0
(9)
Nanticoke River
Wicomico County, Maryland
117 Catches
4.0
(9)
Ohio River
Boone County, Kentucky
117 Catches
4.0
(12)
Lake Lewisville
Denton County, Texas
114 Catches
4.0
(15)
Potomac River
Charles County, Maryland
101 Catches
4.0
(17)
Lake Ray Hubbard
Rockwall County, Texas
80 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Blue catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers
4.0
(1088)
467 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1160)
235 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat
4.0
(120)
168 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Eel
4.0
(9)
165 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver
4.0
(142)
148 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shad
4.0
(27)
141 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Perch
4.0
(37)
96 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shrimp
4.0
(213)
90 Catches

Recently Caught Blue catfish

Ethan Schocke

9 hours ago
 • 
Howard County, Indiana

Blue catfish
4 likes

Joseph Dewitt

1 day ago
 • 
Fairfield County, Ohio

Blue catfish
7 likes
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Tracy Hughes

1 day ago
 • 
Cabell County, West Virginia

Blue catfish
5 likes

BIGRICHFISH !

1 day ago
 • 
Tarrant County, Texas

Out with the luck of the Irish guide service! Fun times book now!

Blue catfish
12 likes

Lana Pol

2 days ago
 • 
Worcester County, Massachusetts

Blue catfish
7 likes

Sasha Pichushkin

3 days ago
 • 
Marion County, Florida

blue cats are always a fun catch

Blue catfish
8 likes

Jeff Day

5 days ago
 • 
Cecil County, Maryland

Blue catfish
6 lb
1
7 likes

Jeff Day

5 days ago
 • 
Cecil County, Maryland

Blue catfish
5 lb
1
6 likes
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