Fishing For

Channel catfish

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(1700)

29.2K 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

Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Yavapai County, Arizona

Monongahela River

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Susquehanna River

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

Ashtabula County, Ohio

Talbot County, Maryland

Assiniboine River

Division No. 9, Manitoba

Top Baits For Catching Channel catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

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(997)

2.3K Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

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(1067)

1.5K Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver

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(132)

852 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat

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(108)

581 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Hot Dog

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(134)

423 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms

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(275)

303 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn

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(214)

302 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

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(121)

260 Catches

Recently Caught Channel catfish

Ashley Carpenter

1 hour ago

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Hamilton County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

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Ashley Carpenter

2 hours ago

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Hamilton County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

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Ashley Carpenter

2 hours ago

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Hamilton County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

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Ashley Carpenter

2 hours ago

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Hamilton County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

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The Custer Family

14 hours ago

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Harford County, Maryland

Species Channel catfish

Weight 4 lb 14 oz

5 likes

Marc-antoine Guay

14 hours ago

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Grosse sale peché au quai des cageux

Species Channel catfish

Weight 1 lb 2 oz

Gear 1

3 likes

Jesus Romero

13 hours ago

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Ottawa County, Michigan

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Species Channel catfish

Gear 1

11 likes • 1 comment

Kyle Knebel

17 hours ago

•

Weld County, Colorado

It put up a Fun Fight! 😃

Species Channel catfish

Weight 14 lb

Gear 1

13 likes • 3 comments

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