Fishing For

Channel catfish

4.0
(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

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(4)
Stoney Creek
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
191 Catches
4.0
(6)
Lynx Lake
Yavapai County, Arizona
176 Catches
4.0
(9)
Monongahela River
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
172 Catches
4.0
(25)
Delaware River
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
152 Catches
4.0
(31)
Susquehanna River
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
152 Catches
4.0
(47)
Lake Erie
Ashtabula County, Ohio
145 Catches
4.0
(31)
Chesapeake Bay
Talbot County, Maryland
135 Catches
3.0
(6)
Assiniboine River
Division No. 9, Manitoba
133 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Channel catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers
4.0
(997)
2.3K Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1067)
1.5K Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver
4.0
(131)
852 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat
4.0
(108)
581 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Hot Dog
4.0
(134)
423 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn
4.0
(214)
302 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms
4.0
(271)
302 Catches
Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)
4.0
(121)
260 Catches

Recently Caught Channel catfish

Toby Sulkes

7 hours ago
 • 
Erie County, Ohio

Channel catfish
2 likes

The Custer Family

8 hours ago
 • 
Harford County, Maryland

Channel catfish
2 likes • 2 comments
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Toby Sulkes

8 hours ago
 • 
Erie County, Ohio

Channel catfish
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Barry Meza

10 hours ago
 • 
Williamson County, Texas

Finally started to bite this morning. Momma is happy. Tight lines ya'll.

Channel catfish
1
17 likes • 1 comment

Catherine Shu

20 hours ago
 • 
Knox County, Tennessee

Channel catfish
17 likes • 2 comments

Queen JAG

7 hours ago
 • 
Cook County, Illinois

Channel catfish
1
5 likes

Toby Sulkes

1 day ago
 • 
Ottawa County, Ohio

Channel catfish
10 likes • 2 comments

Antonio Vilchis

9 hours ago
 • 
DuPage County, Illinois

Channel catfish
5 likes
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