Fishing For

Flathead catfish

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5.7K Catches

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Average Length

Maximum Length

5.1 ft

Maximum Weight

123.0 lbs

Depth Range

Temperature Range

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Flathead catfish

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Susquehanna River

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Chester County, Pennsylvania

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Brown County, Wisconsin

Ogle County, Illinois

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Fort Bend County, Texas

Mohave County, Arizona

38 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Flathead catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

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(1126)

288 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

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(1213)

160 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Common Shinners

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(49)

95 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Perch

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(37)

92 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Golden shiner

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(38)

76 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water White sucker

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(19)

71 Catches

Lures by Heddon Lures Heddon X9256 Super Spook Lures 06 Frog X9236 06 FROG

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(3)

59 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Shad

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(8)

55 Catches

Recently Caught Flathead catfish

Neil Myer

2 days ago

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Tuscarawas County, Ohio

Have a couple days off so I had to hit the river. Got another catfish grand slam with a couple 20's in the mix. Had a great time and caught a bunch more channels and carp but the turtles would not leave me alone. They were relentless. Caught a huge snapper that owes me a hook and 3 soft shelled. Hope everyone is doing well and the bites on fire 🔥

Species Flathead catfish

Weight 24 lb 3 oz

Gear 3

50 likes • 16 comments

Kelly Lance

4 days ago

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Cleveland County, Oklahoma

Species Flathead catfish

Weight 4 lb 10 oz

6 likes

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Christopher Watson

4 days ago

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Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

Species Flathead catfish

Weight 10 lb 8 oz

11 likes • 2 comments

Justin Krebs

6 days ago

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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Batty for my 2nd flatty of the night

Species Flathead catfish

Gear 1

40 likes

Justin Krebs

6 days ago

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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Going flatty baby ..... hope they get bigger

Species Flathead catfish

Gear 1

41 likes • 1 comment

Nash Andersen

6 days ago

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Polk County, Iowa

Species Flathead catfish

6 likes

Neil Myer

1 week ago

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Licking County, Ohio

Had a good time this weekend. Nothing to write home about but there was a couple fun sized ones mixed in. Caught another dozen channels, and some shad, bluegills and carp for bait. Tight lines anglers 🙏

Species Flathead catfish

Weight 13 lb 2 oz

Gear 3

44 likes • 10 comments

John Nowikowski

2 weeks ago

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Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

Found a small pond with a ton of catfish! Caught a few butterflies too!

Species Flathead catfish

Gear 1

5 likes

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