Fishing For

Channel catfish

4.0

(1931)

32.9K 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

161 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Channel catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

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(1140)

2.5K Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

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(1215)

1.6K Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver

4.0

(146)

897 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat

4.0

(123)

635 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Hot Dog

4.0

(160)

538 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms

4.0

(312)

324 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn

4.0

(253)

316 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

4.0

(134)

286 Catches

Recently Caught Channel catfish

Charles Southall

33 min ago

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Saline County, Arkansas

Got to go for a few hours this morning. I caught 4-5 bluegill and 2 catfish. Hope y’all are doing good and catching some fish. Good luck fishing 🎣

Species Channel catfish

Gear 3

2 likes

Toby Sulkes

13 hours ago

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Ottawa County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

2 likes

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Toby Sulkes

13 hours ago

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Ottawa County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

2 likes

Leo F

16 hours ago

•

Kendall County, Illinois

Species Channel catfish

6 likes

Ryan McGinty

17 hours ago

•

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Sometimes you gotta go in the drink get the fish!

Species Channel catfish

Weight 4 lb

Gear 2

14 likes • 3 comments

Toby Sulkes

18 hours ago

•

Ottawa County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

7 likes

Toby Sulkes

18 hours ago

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Ottawa County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

5 likes

Leo F

20 hours ago

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Kendall County, Illinois

Species Channel catfish

9 likes

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