Fishing For

Channel catfish

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28.3K 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 Baits For Catching Channel catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers
4.0
(935)
2.2K Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1017)
1.5K Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver
4.0
(126)
820 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat
4.0
(106)
571 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Hot Dog
4.0
(125)
362 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms
4.0
(261)
290 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn
4.0
(203)
287 Catches
Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)
4.0
(117)
257 Catches

Recently Caught Channel catfish

Toby Sulkes

1 hour ago
 • 
Ottawa County, Ohio

Channel catfish
3 likes

Nathan Talley

1 hour ago
 • 
Will County, Illinois

Channel catfish
5 lb 8 oz
1 like
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Lal D

1 hour ago
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Channel catfish
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Cj Scott

14 hours ago
 • 
Burlington County, New Jersey

Channel catfish
3
8 likes

Rob Waldron

17 hours ago
 • 
Ohio County, West Virginia

First Cat of the year, finally! Big Wheeling Creek.

Channel catfish
1 lb 3 oz
10
9 likes

David Fital

16 hours ago
 • 
Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Caught 2 nice size channel catfish and American eel with chicken liver and 1 small channel with hotdog

Channel catfish
1
6 likes

Jaden Ray

3 hours ago
 • 
Moore County, North Carolina

Channel catfish
4 likes

John GONZALES

16 hours ago
 • 
Rutherford County, Tennessee

Channel catfish
4 likes
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