Fishing For

Channel catfish

4.0
(1876)
31.8K 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

4.0
(1)
Sandusky River
Sandusky County, Ohio
382 Catches
4.0
(48)
Lake Erie
Ashtabula County, Ohio
234 Catches
4.0
(15)
Sandusky Bay
Ohio
200 Catches
4.0
(4)
Stoney Creek
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
198 Catches
4.0
(6)
Lynx Lake
Yavapai County, Arizona
176 Catches
3.0
(8)
Assiniboine River
Division No. 9, Manitoba
174 Catches
4.0
(10)
Monongahela River
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
173 Catches
4.0
(32)
Susquehanna River
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
160 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Channel catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers
4.0
(1091)
2.4K Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1167)
1.6K Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver
4.0
(142)
880 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat
4.0
(120)
623 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Hot Dog
4.0
(149)
486 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms
4.0
(300)
317 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn
4.0
(246)
315 Catches
Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)
4.0
(129)
274 Catches

Recently Caught Channel catfish

Christian Blanco

45 min ago
 • 
Division No. 13, Manitoba

Channel catfish
2 likes

cer_kracc Del mundo

50 min ago
 • 
Division No. 11, Manitoba

Intermission over !!!!!

Channel catfish
3
3 likes • 1 comment
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Millard Snowden

4 hours ago
 • 
Anne Arundel County, Maryland

#dirtycreekboyz

Channel catfish
6 lb
8
5 likes

cer_kracc Del mundo

41 min ago
 • 
Division No. 11, Manitoba

Channel catfish
2
5 likes

Jeff Day

12 hours ago
 • 
Cecil County, Maryland

Channel catfish
3 lb 5 oz
1
5 likes

Jeff Day

11 hours ago
 • 
Cecil County, Maryland

Channel catfish
5 lb 8 oz
1
5 likes

Rick Valore

15 hours ago
 • 
Harrison County, Ohio

Good way to end a nice day!

Channel catfish
1
8 likes • 1 comment

Dean Nielson

14 hours ago
 • 
Saint Charles County, Missouri

Lil catfish

Channel catfish
3 likes
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