Fishing For

Flathead catfish

4.0
(388)
5.4K 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

4.0
(31)
Susquehanna River
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
188 Catches
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(14)
Schuylkill River
Chester County, Pennsylvania
148 Catches
4.0
(9)
Monongahela River
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
72 Catches
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(10)
Fox River
Brown County, Wisconsin
71 Catches
4.0
(3)
Rock River
Ogle County, Illinois
51 Catches
4.0
(12)
Susquehanna River
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
41 Catches
5.0
(9)
Brazos River
Fort Bend County, Texas
38 Catches
4.0
(13)
Fox River
Kendall County, Illinois
36 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Flathead catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers
4.0
(997)
281 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1067)
153 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Common Shinners
4.0
(48)
95 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Perch
4.0
(36)
87 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Golden shiner
4.0
(34)
76 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water White sucker
4.0
(17)
71 Catches
Lures by Heddon Lures Heddon X9256 Super Spook Lures 06 Frog X9236 06 FROG
4.0
(2)
59 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Shad
4.0
(7)
55 Catches

Recently Caught Flathead catfish

Al 007

1 hour ago
 • 
Mohave County, Arizona

Flathead catfish
13 likes • 3 comments

Al 007

2 hours ago
 • 
Mohave County, Arizona

Flathead catfish
22 likes • 1 comment
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Silas Gonzalez

1 day ago
 • 
Cook County, Illinois

My brother caught a nice catfish

Flathead catfish
8 oz
10 likes • 1 comment

Al 007

2 days ago
 • 
Mohave County, Arizona

Flathead catfish
41 likes • 8 comments

AnthonyPrice F.O.T.B.

1 day ago
 • 
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

Flathead catfish
27 lb
11 likes

AnthonyPrice F.O.T.B.

1 day ago
 • 
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

Flathead catfish
10 likes

AnthonyPrice F.O.T.B.

1 day ago
 • 
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

Flathead catfish
18 likes

Jones Gartland

5 days ago
 • 
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

New PB Flathead caught on a 8 inch bluegill live rigged on the bottom. 🐟 🎣

Flathead catfish
15 lb
4
31 likes • 4 comments
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