Fishing For

Channel catfish

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27.1K 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 Baits For Catching Channel catfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers
4.0
(886)
2.1K Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(952)
1.4K Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver
4.0
(116)
770 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat
4.0
(104)
542 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Hot Dog
4.0
(112)
335 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms
4.0
(245)
280 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn
4.0
(194)
279 Catches
Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)
4.0
(105)
244 Catches

Recently Caught Channel catfish

Chandler Busch

1 hour ago
 • 
Division No. 11, Manitoba

Channel catfish
1
3 likes

Bryan Hittle

5 hours ago
 • 
Williamson County, Illinois

First catch of the year

Channel catfish
1
4 likes • 2 comments
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J SMI

4 hours ago
 • 
Middlesex County, Connecticut

First time adding Kool aid to the chicken

Channel catfish
1
4 likes

octavia griswold

17 hours ago
 • 
Lucas County, Ohio

If you don't know ask you won't know and that's how I caught my 3 today. Thanx 🥰.

Channel catfish
7 likes

octavia griswold

20 hours ago
 • 
Lucas County, Ohio

2 catfish. It helps when you are set up with the right bait. Rookie fisherwoman.

Channel catfish
5 likes • 3 comments

Jonathan Gue

23 hours ago
 • 
King William County, Virginia

Channel catfish
11 likes

Stephen Burns

1 day ago
 • 
Gibson County, Indiana

First of da year

Channel catfish
9 likes

Alissa Hess

1 day ago
 • 
Sumner County, Tennessee

Channel catfish
2 lb
1
14 likes
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