Fishing For Channel Catfish Near You - Fishbrain

General infoTop baitsFishing spotsBiggest catchesFishing reportsBlog postsSpecies near youExplore morefish catches iconSee all 784K catches1K newfish catches iconSee all 784K catches1K newfish catches iconSee all 784K catches1K newfish catches iconSee all 784K catches1K newfish catches iconSee all 784K catches1K newfish catches iconSee all 784K catches1K newfish catches iconSee all 784K catches1K newFishing for Channel catfishIctalurus punctatus

The channel catfish is a freshwater fish known for its slender, scaleless body and distinctive forked tail. It primarily inhabits rivers and lakes across North America. This species, reaching up to 52 inches and 58 pounds, feeds on insects, crustaceans, and small fish. Channel catfish are nocturnal, exhibiting social behavior and often schooling in deeper waters. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Potential pest

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Channel catfish

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Natural baitsCornCorn5.6K

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Calaveras Lake

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