Fishing For

Channel catfish

4.0

(1973)

33.5K Catches

Discover everything you need to know about catching Channel 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

1.9 ft

Maximum Length

4.3 ft

Maximum Weight

58.0 lbs

Depth Range

0.0 - 49.2 ft

Temperature Range

50.0 - 88.9 ºF

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Channel catfish

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(1)

Sandusky River

Sandusky County, Ohio

Ashtabula County, Ohio

Division No. 9, Manitoba

Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Yavapai County, Arizona

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

162 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Channel catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

4.0

(1159)

2.5K Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

4.0

(1249)

1.6K Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver

4.0

(148)

910 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat

4.0

(125)

647 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Hot Dog

4.0

(165)

557 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms

4.0

(319)

328 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn

4.0

(262)

317 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

4.0

(135)

289 Catches

Recently Caught Channel catfish

Rostislav Nesterenko

8 hours ago

•

Middlesex, Ontario

Species Channel catfish

Weight 8 lb 13 oz

Gear 2

8 likes • 1 comment

Chase Wells

13 hours ago

•

Franklin County, Tennessee

Nice fight 💪

Species Channel catfish

Weight 10 lb

Gear 5

6 likes

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Adam Thierer

15 hours ago

•

Spotsylvania County, Virginia

Caught 2 small channel catfish tonight. Not much activity on the reservoir now. Just some small bass and cats. Season is over.

Species Channel catfish

Gear 4

7 likes

Jonathan Letts

15 hours ago

•

Putnam County, Tennessee

Species Channel catfish

Weight 4 lb 12 oz

Gear 1

9 likes

Jarren Rogers

14 hours ago

•

Pima County, Arizona

First Catfish! Caught on a zebco rod and reel combo with 10lb line. Used 2/0 circle hook with cooked shrimp, onion powder, garlic powder, and cherry kool-aid. Carolina rig with 1/8oz egg sinker

Species Channel catfish

Weight 1 lb 11 oz

6 likes

Isaac Carling

23 hours ago

•

Tarrant County, Texas

Species Channel catfish

9 likes

Isaac Carling

23 hours ago

•

Tarrant County, Texas

Species Channel catfish

10 likes • 1 comment

Devin Forrest

15 hours ago

•

Saint Charles County, Missouri

Species Channel catfish

Gear 1

9 likes • 1 comment

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