Fishing For

Channel catfish

4.0

(1603)

28.1K 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

Yavapai County, Arizona

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

Talbot County, Maryland

Chester County, Pennsylvania

Ashtabula County, Ohio

115 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Channel catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

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(926)

2.2K Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

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(1004)

1.4K Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver

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(124)

809 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat

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(106)

567 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Hot Dog

4.0

(123)

358 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms

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(258)

289 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn

4.0

(203)

287 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

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(117)

254 Catches

Recently Caught Channel catfish

Charles Southall

4 hours ago

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Faulkner County, Arkansas

Caught two catfish in a hour. Missed two. One took the pole into the pond. We got it back though. 🙏🏼 Audrey caught her first catfish. Happy Fourth of July 🇺🇸 #catchking.

Species Channel catfish

Gear 2

8 likes • 2 comments

Toby Sulkes

9 hours ago

•

Ottawa County, Ohio

Species Channel catfish

5 likes

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Julian Chavez

8 hours ago

•

Pima County, Arizona

Species Channel catfish

Weight 2 lb 14 oz

7 likes

Juan Vazquez

3 hours ago

•

Salem County, New Jersey

Species Channel catfish

Weight 8 lb 8 oz

2 likes • 1 comment

Dalton Oelberg

11 hours ago

•

Denton County, Texas

Species Channel catfish

Weight 4 lb

4 likes

Tommy Schooler

8 hours ago

•

Cherokee County, Kansas

Species Channel catfish

Weight 3 lb

Gear 1

3 likes

Chuck Bartus

9 hours ago

•

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Species Channel catfish

Weight 5 lb

6 likes

Nate Clapp

17 hours ago

•

Harlan County, Nebraska

Species Channel catfish

Gear 1

5 likes • 1 comment

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