Fishing For

Channel catfish

4.0
(1632)
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 Fishing Spots To Catch Channel catfish

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(4)
Stoney Creek
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
187 Catches
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(6)
Lynx Lake
Yavapai County, Arizona
176 Catches
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(9)
Monongahela River
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
172 Catches
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(29)
Susquehanna River
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
149 Catches
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(25)
Delaware River
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
148 Catches
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(30)
Chesapeake Bay
Talbot County, Maryland
132 Catches
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(13)
Schuylkill River
Chester County, Pennsylvania
131 Catches
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(47)
Lake Erie
Ashtabula County, Ohio
120 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Channel catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers
4.0
(938)
2.2K Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1021)
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
(126)
362 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms
4.0
(261)
291 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn
4.0
(206)
287 Catches
Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)
4.0
(117)
257 Catches

Recently Caught Channel catfish

David Giggey

3 hours ago
 • 
Papineau, Québec

Caught my first channel catfish today! #catchking

Channel catfish
10 likes • 1 comment

Corey Stewart

2 hours ago
 • 
Prescott and Russell, Ontario

Channel catfish
1 lb 11 oz
6
2 likes
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Christian Blanco

3 hours ago
 • 
Division No. 11, Manitoba

Finally caught a nice catfish at headingley!

Channel catfish
2 comments

DRIPPPBEATZZZ King

4 hours ago
 • 
Saint Johns County, Florida

Channel catfish
6 lb 5 oz
3 likes

DRIPPPBEATZZZ King

4 hours ago
 • 
Saint Johns County, Florida

#catchking

Channel catfish
5 lb 3 oz
4 likes

Corey Busche

1 hour ago
 • 
Frederick County, Maryland

Channel catfish
3 likes

Caleb .

7 hours ago
 • 
Noble County, Indiana

Nice fight but broke my rod

Channel catfish
1
4 likes

Cooper Lindsay

5 hours ago
 • 
Emery County, Utah

Channel catfish
3 likes
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