Fishing For

Channel catfish

4.0

(1880)

31.9K 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

Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Yavapai County, Arizona

Division No. 9, Manitoba

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

160 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Channel catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

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(1095)

2.4K Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

4.0

(1172)

1.6K Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver

4.0

(143)

882 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat

4.0

(121)

625 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Hot Dog

4.0

(150)

492 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms

4.0

(301)

319 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn

4.0

(247)

315 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

4.0

(129)

275 Catches

Recently Caught Channel catfish

Micah Lewis

15 min ago

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Shelby County, Alabama

Species Channel catfish

Weight 1 lb 8 oz

3 likes

Toby Sulkes

4 hours ago

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Sandusky County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

10 likes

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Toby Sulkes

4 hours ago

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Sandusky County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

6 likes

Toby Sulkes

4 hours ago

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Sandusky County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

6 likes

Toby Sulkes

4 hours ago

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Sandusky County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

6 likes

Anthony Lackey

18 hours ago

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Species Channel catfish

16 likes

Henry Sandusky

15 hours ago

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Kenton County, Kentucky

I have absolutely no clue why I hadn’t taken a closer picture at the time, but this is the best angle I could find.

Species Channel catfish

Gear 1

9 likes

Liam Fano

21 hours ago

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Loudoun County, Virginia

Species Channel catfish

Weight 3 lb

9 likes

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