Fishing For

Channel catfish

4.0

(1952)

33.3K 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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(1)

Sandusky River

Sandusky County, Ohio

Ashtabula County, Ohio

Division No. 9, Manitoba

Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Yavapai County, Arizona

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

162 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Channel catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

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(1155)

2.5K Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

4.0

(1234)

1.6K Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver

4.0

(147)

906 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat

4.0

(123)

641 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Hot Dog

4.0

(162)

545 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms

4.0

(315)

326 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn

4.0

(257)

317 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

4.0

(134)

287 Catches

Recently Caught Channel catfish

Ryan Teeuwsen

7 hours ago

•

Lake Ontario, Ontario

Was fishing for salmon with a spoon and thought I was snagged then started to rip drag. this channel catfish smoked it. Around 7-8 minute fight and my first ever channel catfish!

Species Channel catfish

Weight 14 lb 10 oz

Gear 1

8 likes • 1 comment

Carter Osen

4 hours ago

•

Jefferson County, Colorado

20 minute fight

Species Channel catfish

Weight 21 lb 14 oz

6 likes • 2 comments

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Owen Klamm

19 hours ago

•

Johnson County, Kansas

Absolute behemoth on my ultra light on accident😭✌️

Species Channel catfish

Weight 5 lb 10 oz

5 likes

Ryan Hankewitz

1 day ago

•

Essex, Ontario

Species Channel catfish

Gear 2

9 likes

Isaac Carling

1 day ago

•

Tarrant County, Texas

Species Channel catfish

Weight 3 lb 8 oz

10 likes

Toby Sulkes

1 day ago

•

Ottawa County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

6 likes

Toby Sulkes

1 day ago

•

Ottawa County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

5 likes

John Davis

1 day ago

•

Stafford County, Virginia

Still waiting for them big cats to show up

Species Channel catfish

16 likes

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