Fishing For

Blue catfish

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(657)

9.5K 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

78 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Blue catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

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(1051)

458 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

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(1123)

223 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat

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(116)

159 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Eel

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(8)

154 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver

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(136)

145 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shad

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(27)

123 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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(203)

89 Catches

Recently Caught Blue catfish

SpeckRedSlayer H$K

4 hours ago

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Tarrant County, Texas

🙏 Let's give Romo a warm FA welcome. This man catches some big fish. Please give him a follow El Romo Good job bro 🏆🚨🔥

Species Blue catfish

33 likes • 16 comments

Sasha Pichushkin

1 day ago

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Marion County, Florida

Caught this guy on my bluegill pole , knocked my phone in the water, got my phone back via swimming and took these pics. Whoever saw that you are welcome for the comedy of errors catch hahaha

Species Blue catfish

8 likes

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El Romo

4 days ago

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Dallas County, Texas

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

Species Blue catfish

Weight 16 lb

24 likes • 3 comments

El Romo

5 days ago

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Dallas County, Texas

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

Species Blue catfish

Weight 48 lb

25 likes • 19 comments

Ira sherman

1 week ago

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Polk County, Florida

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

Species Blue catfish

Weight 1 lb 12 oz

Gear 1

20 likes • 4 comments

Michael Kellum

1 week ago

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Harris County, Texas

Mondo Monday! #fishanglerapp

Species Blue catfish

Weight 25 lb

Gear 1

21 likes

Sammy Seijas

1 week ago

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Guadalupe County, Texas

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

Species Blue catfish

Weight 23 lb

Gear 1

32 likes • 5 comments

Daniel Carter

1 week ago

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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.

Species Blue catfish

Gear 4

14 likes

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