Fishing For

Blue catfish

4.0
(661)
9.6K Catches
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Average Length
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Maximum Length
5.4 ft
Maximum Weight
149.9 lbs
Depth Range
-
Temperature Range
-

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Blue catfish

5.0
(1)
Gunston Cove
38.672727, -77.153234
229 Catches
4.0
(24)
Potomac River
Prince George's County, Maryland
194 Catches
4.0
(27)
James River
City of Newport News, Virginia
189 Catches
3.0
(9)
Nanticoke River
Wicomico County, Maryland
117 Catches
4.0
(9)
Ohio River
Boone County, Kentucky
117 Catches
4.0
(14)
Potomac River
Charles County, Maryland
100 Catches
4.0
(12)
Lake Lewisville
Denton County, Texas
98 Catches
4.0
(17)
Lake Ray Hubbard
Rockwall County, Texas
79 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Blue catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers
4.0
(1057)
457 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1133)
223 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat
4.0
(116)
160 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Eel
4.0
(8)
155 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver
4.0
(139)
145 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shad
4.0
(27)
126 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Perch
4.0
(37)
94 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shrimp
4.0
(204)
89 Catches

Recently Caught Blue catfish

Ace GoldenTrout

22 hours ago
 • 
Maricopa County, Arizona

Blue catfish
1 lb 6 oz
16 likes

BIGRICHFISH !

1 day ago
 • 
Rockwall County, Texas

Big were still hungry over the weekend! Book now!

Blue catfish
21 likes • 1 comment
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James Bravo

2 days ago
 • 
San Diego County, California

Cought it with shrimp

Blue catfish
3 lb
11 likes • 2 comments

James Sparrow

1 week ago
 • 
Lake County, Florida

Blue catfish
1
9 likes • 1 comment

Daniel Carter

2 weeks ago
 • 
Prince George County, Virginia

Finally caught my first hawg of a catfish in 2026 after striking out 3 times before. Been a tough January for me. Also had to replace spark plug that went out. Glad I was prepared.

Blue catfish
42 lb 6 oz
13
50 likes • 1 comment

Greg Woodman

1 week ago
 • 
Calhoun County, Texas

You can catch some nice blues at night. They do have lights, but it's best to bring extra when you go.

Blue catfish
15 lb 8 oz
1
10 likes • 2 comments

BIGRICHFISH !

1 week ago
 • 
Denton County, Texas

Big fish in Lewisville! Come get on the action! Book now!

Blue catfish
24 likes • 1 comment

Jonathan Johnson

2 weeks ago
 • 
Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana

Just went to check out the water throw out a few noodles and set two home made back poles and every run we had a fish on!! A little evening run it was cold lol

Blue catfish
3 lb
1
7 likes • 1 comment
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