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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
A bottom-feeding scavenger that grows large and is most active after dark.
Best season
June – September
Best time of day
Evening & nighttime
Best bait
- Nightcrawlers
- Cut bait
- Shad
- Chicken liver
- Shrimp
- Prepared catfish bait
Best lures
- Scented soft plastics
- Dip baits
Recommended colors
- Blood red
- Chartreuse
Best fishing area
- Deep holes
- Channel edges
- Muddy bottoms
- River bends
Fishing depth
10–30 feet
Recommended hook
1/0 – 4/0
Recommended line
12–25 lb
Technique
Fish still on the bottom in deep holes and channel edges. Best action is after dark.
Where to catch Channel Catfish
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