Fishing For

Channel catfish

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(1799)

30.6K 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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Lake Erie

Ashtabula County, Ohio

Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Sandusky County, Ohio

Yavapai County, Arizona

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

154 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Channel catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

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(1060)

2.3K Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

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(1134)

1.5K Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver

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(139)

877 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat

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(116)

605 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Hot Dog

4.0

(142)

440 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms

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(290)

311 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn

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(231)

310 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

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(125)

261 Catches

Recently Caught Channel catfish

CHRI$ H$K $AN DIEGO

12 hours ago

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San Diego County, California

In the whole city's magazine?! I feel pretty special right about now☺️ That 7+ lb catfish did me good!! Haha

Species Channel catfish

Gear 6

16 likes • 6 comments

Charles McDonald

1 day ago

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Marion County, Texas

Species Channel catfish

18 likes • 1 comment

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Cash Vickers

20 hours ago

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Choctaw County, Oklahoma

Nice 6 pound cat

Species Channel catfish

Weight 6 lb 5 oz

Gear 1

12 likes • 2 comments

David Williams

1 day ago

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Madison County, Illinois

First catch of the day by my girlfriend even broke her pole surprised us both !! Nice size though

Species Channel catfish

11 likes

Aaron Duran

3 days ago

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Dallas County, Texas

Spent all day out here, with one fish to show for it.

Species Channel catfish

Gear 1

12 likes

Jayden Burnaman

3 days ago

•

Harris County, Texas

Species Channel catfish

Weight 11 lb 13 oz

Gear 1

7 likes

Ace GoldenTrout

4 days ago

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Maricopa County, Arizona

Nice catfish fun times.

Species Channel catfish

Weight 2 lb 5 oz

15 likes

Hellbender Aubuchon

4 days ago

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Washington County, Missouri

First one of the year..👍

Species Channel catfish

24 likes • 5 comments

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