Fishing For

Channel catfish

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(1836)

31.3K 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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Sandusky River

Sandusky County, Ohio

Ashtabula County, Ohio

Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Yavapai County, Arizona

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

156 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Channel catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

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(1074)

2.4K Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

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(1153)

1.6K Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver

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(141)

874 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat

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(120)

619 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Hot Dog

4.0

(146)

462 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn

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(239)

312 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms

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(295)

312 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

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(128)

264 Catches

Recently Caught Channel catfish

Joyce Durham

12 hours ago

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Hamilton County, Tennessee

Species Channel catfish

9 likes

Joyce Durham

12 hours ago

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Hamilton County, Tennessee

Species Channel catfish

9 likes • 1 comment

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Colin The Lad

13 hours ago

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Delaware County, Ohio

Used a piece of hotdog to catch this weighed about 4 pounds! I have not caught a catfish in a while if you’re wondering why I was going crazy that’s why. Sorry about my mom…🤣

Species Channel catfish

Weight 4 lb

8 likes

Colin The Lad

14 hours ago

•

Delaware County, Ohio

Used a piece of hotdog to catch this nice four pounder! I have not caught a catfish in a while if you’re wondering why I’m so excited that’s why.

Species Channel catfish

Weight 4 lb

4 likes • 4 comments

Toby Sulkes

21 hours ago

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Ottawa County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

10 likes

.Vladyslav Mm

1 day ago

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Lake Ontario, Ontario

My very first channel catfish🐟

Species Channel catfish

Gear 1

43 likes • 1 comment

Blake Harpold

1 day ago

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Warren County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

Weight 1 lb 3 oz

Gear 2

11 likes

Toby Sulkes

1 day ago

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Sandusky County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

7 likes

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