Fishing For

Channel catfish

4.0
(1493)
26.9K 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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(6)
Lynx Lake
Yavapai County, Arizona
171 Catches
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(9)
Monongahela River
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
165 Catches
4.0
(4)
Stoney Creek
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
159 Catches
4.0
(29)
Susquehanna River
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
147 Catches
4.0
(24)
Delaware River
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
143 Catches
4.0
(28)
Chesapeake Bay
Talbot County, Maryland
127 Catches
4.0
(13)
Schuylkill River
Chester County, Pennsylvania
110 Catches
4.0
(44)
Lake Erie
Ashtabula County, Ohio
108 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Channel catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers
4.0
(875)
2.1K Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(937)
1.4K Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver
4.0
(114)
755 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat
4.0
(103)
534 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Hot Dog
4.0
(110)
328 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms
4.0
(238)
278 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn
4.0
(192)
278 Catches
Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)
4.0
(102)
239 Catches

Recently Caught Channel catfish

Krista C

2 hours ago
 • 
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Caught first catfish ever

Channel catfish
8 lb 8 oz
7 likes • 1 comment

Kevin Looney

10 hours ago
 • 
Saint Charles County, Missouri

Channel catfish
7 likes
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zach fazz

6 hours ago
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First one of '25 Hope everyone has a good season Good luck and tight lines 🎣🎣🎣

Channel catfish
3
5 likes

Darryl Radcliff

11 hours ago
 • 
Baltimore County, Maryland

Channel catfish
1 lb 8 oz
3
8 likes

Darryl Radcliff

12 hours ago
 • 
Baltimore County, Maryland

Channel catfish
3 lb
3
7 likes

Vic Yambao

12 hours ago
 • 
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

Slow start

Channel catfish
8 likes

Peggy Elzie

7 hours ago
 • 
Bossier Parish, Louisiana

Channel catfish
1
3 likes

Michael Bartholomew

1 day ago
 • 
Haskell County, Oklahoma

Channel catfish
10 likes • 1 comment
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