Fishing For

Blue catfish

4.0
(678)
9.8K 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
194 Catches
4.0
(24)
Potomac River
Prince George's County, Maryland
194 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
(1070)
462 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1149)
227 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat
4.0
(119)
165 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Eel
4.0
(8)
158 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver
4.0
(141)
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
(211)
90 Catches

Recently Caught Blue catfish

Melvin Torres

3 hours ago
 • 
Volusia County, Florida

Blue catfish
6 lb 10 oz
5 likes • 1 comment

Derek Turcios

23 hours ago
 • 
Prince George's County, Maryland

Blue catfish
1
3 likes
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Tracy Hughes

23 hours ago
 • 
Cabell County, West Virginia

Blue catfish
6 likes

Greyson Kraft

1 day ago
 • 
Montgomery County, Kansas

Blue catfish
16 likes

Greyson Kraft

1 day ago
 • 
Montgomery County, Kansas

Blue catfish
20 lb 6 oz
18 likes • 1 comment

Greyson Kraft

1 day ago
 • 
Montgomery County, Kansas

Blue catfish
10 lb 3 oz
19 likes

Darryl Radcliff

20 hours ago
 • 
Calvert County, Maryland

Blue catfish
5 lb
3
6 likes

Tracy Hughes

2 days ago
 • 
Cabell County, West Virginia

Blue catfish
8 likes • 2 comments
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