In May and June, catfish often gather on long stretches of riprap (rocks covering banks to aid erosion control) to gorge on shad, crawfish and other forage animals. B’n’M Poles ...
Read moreDetailsCapt. Trent Thomasson says he often targets eater-sized cats if clients prefer, but Lake Wylie also produces good numbers of trophy-sized cats for folks who want to “size up.” (Photo ...
Read moreDetailsBig river catfish like this don’t come easy, and in western Pennsylvania, new regulations could help keep more of them swimming for years to come. River Rumors: Big Changes ...
Read moreDetailsPrograms like the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund help keep access points like this open, safe and ready for anglers across the country. Catfish Conservation: Key Funding ...
Read moreDetailsA freshly stocked catfish and a young angler—hard to beat that combination when it comes to making lifelong fishermen. Catfish Kids: Stocked Ponds, Big Smiles By Keith “Catfish” Sutton If ...
Read moreDetailsSuccess from the bank isn’t about waiting longer. It’s about fishing smarter. Cover water, watch your lines, and don’t be afraid to move. Catfish Basics: Bank Fishing Smarter, Not ...
Read moreDetailsA highly effective tactic for catching catfish along the Yazoo River is positioning yourself upstream from wood structure like the two fishermen in this photo. Catfishing The Yazoo River ...
Read moreDetailsDoes it really matter how you hook a shad bait? Yes, it does, and the amount of current present where you are fishing could help you determine which way is ...
Read moreDetailsRob Horken from East Grand Forks, Minnesota holds his personal best channel cat caught October 2025. This new PB came after more than 65 years of fishing the Red River. ...
Read moreDetailsSome catfish caught during sampling efforts in E.V. Spence Reservoir were kept so they could be aged. Blue cats averaged eight years old, while channel cats averaged four. (Texas Parks ...
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