Fishing For

Channel catfish

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(1829)

31.2K 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

Sandusky County, Ohio

Ashtabula County, Ohio

Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Yavapai County, Arizona

Monongahela River

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Susquehanna River

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

Top Baits For Catching Channel catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

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(1073)

2.4K Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

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(1150)

1.6K Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver

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(141)

872 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat

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(120)

615 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Hot Dog

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(146)

457 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn

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(238)

312 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms

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(295)

312 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

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(128)

264 Catches

Recently Caught Channel catfish

Toby Sulkes

5 hours ago

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Ottawa County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

1 like

Kevin Traverso

42 min ago

•

Lee County, Alabama

Fun catch

Species Channel catfish

Weight 2 lb 3 oz

Gear 3

4 likes • 1 comment

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Kevin Traverso

48 min ago

•

Lee County, Alabama

Little over 2 lbs

Species Channel catfish

Gear 3

3 likes

Devin Forrest

6 hours ago

•

Saint Charles County, Missouri

Hot dogs with garlic is goated????

Species Channel catfish

3 likes

Devin Forrest

7 hours ago

•

Saint Charles County, Missouri

Species Channel catfish

Gear 1

4 likes

Toby Sulkes

1 day ago

•

Lucas County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

5 likes

Toby Sulkes

1 day ago

•

Lucas County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

6 likes

Texas HornyToad

1 day ago

•

Harris County, Texas

I spent two hours carp fishing and all I caught was this catfish and a turtle.

Species Channel catfish

Gear 2

8 likes • 1 comment

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