Fishing For

Channel catfish

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(1606)
28.1K 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
(927)
2.2K Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1004)
1.4K Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver
4.0
(124)
810 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat
4.0
(106)
570 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Hot Dog
4.0
(123)
358 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms
4.0
(258)
289 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)
254 Catches

Recently Caught Channel catfish

Matt O'Keefe

7 hours ago
 • 
Washington County, Minnesota

Channel catfish
1
9 likes

Jesus Romero

8 hours ago
 • 
Allegan County, Michigan

Channel catfish
3 lb
1
7 likes • 3 comments
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Jesus Romero

8 hours ago
 • 
Allegan County, Michigan

Channel catfish
4 lb
1
5 likes

alex Barron

8 hours ago
 • 
Weld County, Colorado

Set his reel, use my lures, and casted it out for him! Let him bring it in, successfully converted him to an angler!!

Channel catfish
9 likes • 1 comment

Clara Strong

10 hours ago
 • 
Harford County, Maryland

Channel catfish
8 likes

Clara Strong

10 hours ago
 • 
Harford County, Maryland

Channel catfish
7 likes

Trenton Mason

8 hours ago
 • 
Maricopa County, Arizona

Caught at regional park

Channel catfish
6 lb 3 oz
8 likes

Aron Creedon

2 hours ago
 • 
Jackson County, Missouri

Channel catfish
2 likes
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