Fishing For

Channel catfish

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30.6K 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

Ashtabula County, Ohio

Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Sandusky County, Ohio

Yavapai County, Arizona

Monongahela River

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Susquehanna River

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

Top Baits For Catching Channel catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

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(1057)

2.3K Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

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(1133)

1.5K Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver

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(139)

877 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat

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(116)

605 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Hot Dog

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(142)

439 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms

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(290)

311 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn

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(231)

310 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

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(125)

261 Catches

Recently Caught Channel catfish

Valentino B

4 hours ago

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Harris County, Texas

Species Channel catfish

6 likes

Valentino B

6 hours ago

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Harris County, Texas

Species Channel catfish

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Josh Nieto

3 days ago

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Williamson County, Texas

Species Channel catfish

8 likes

Jack Frye

2 days ago

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Duval County, Florida

Species Channel catfish

9 likes • 1 comment

Ryan H

4 days ago

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San Diego County, California

Another good day fishing!

Species Channel catfish

19 likes • 3 comments

Logan Islas

5 days ago

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Maricopa County, Arizona

Species Channel catfish

12 likes • 2 comments

Hannah Barron

5 days ago

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Species Channel catfish

23 likes • 2 comments

Ace GoldenTrout

6 days ago

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Maricopa County, Arizona

Nice one came in after a while of waiting

Species Channel catfish

Weight 2 lb 3 oz

17 likes

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