Fishing For

Flathead catfish

4.0
(429)
5.7K Catches
Discover everything you need to know about catching Flathead 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
-
Maximum Length
5.1 ft
Maximum Weight
123.0 lbs
Depth Range
-
Temperature Range
-

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Flathead catfish

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(32)
Susquehanna River
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
199 Catches
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(16)
Schuylkill River
Chester County, Pennsylvania
167 Catches
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(10)
Monongahela River
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
77 Catches
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(13)
Fox River
Brown County, Wisconsin
71 Catches
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(3)
Rock River
Ogle County, Illinois
51 Catches
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(13)
Susquehanna River
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
42 Catches
4.0
(10)
Brazos River
Fort Bend County, Texas
38 Catches
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(10)
Lake Havasu
Mohave County, Arizona
38 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Flathead catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers
4.0
(1146)
288 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1225)
160 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Common Shinners
4.0
(49)
95 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Perch
4.0
(37)
92 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Golden shiner
4.0
(38)
76 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water White sucker
4.0
(19)
71 Catches
Lures by Heddon Lures Heddon X9256 Super Spook Lures 06 Frog X9236 06 FROG
4.0
(3)
59 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Shad
4.0
(8)
55 Catches

Recently Caught Flathead catfish

Tracy Hughes

1 week ago
 • 
Lawrence County, Ohio

Flathead catfish
4 likes

Jeff Gautier

1 week ago
 • 
Georgetown County, South Carolina

Flathead catfish
6 likes
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"Catfish Crackin" Dumas Gilly

1 week ago
 • 
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Just landed this 8lb Flatty y'all! First catfish in a while for me as you can see on my profile! Glad to see it tho! Here is hoping the action is starting tonight!

Flathead catfish
8 lb
1
7 likes • 3 comments

Pike .

1 week ago
 • 
Vilniaus, Vilniaus

Cought this litle fella today, was fighting like crazy honestly thought my rod would snap but didint. First time caching a catfish from shore;D

Flathead catfish
35 lb 4 oz
8 likes

Justin Krebs

2 weeks ago
 • 
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Wasnt even trying but im going flatty

Flathead catfish
51 likes • 3 comments

John Elmendorf

5 days ago
 • 
Henrico County, Virginia

Flathead catfish
14 lb 6 oz
12 likes • 2 comments

Brian Whisman

2 weeks ago
 • 
Morgan County, Ohio

Grandson with a smaller flathead river is way up and muddy wipers are in hiding waiting for the river to clear up as always released unharmed

Flathead catfish
8 lb 2 oz
1
44 likes • 2 comments

DrakeThe Profisher

2 weeks ago
 • 
Linn County, Iowa

Flat head from worms

Flathead catfish
8 likes
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