Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
CommonTrophyUnique
Blue Catfish in Fishing Planet. Find it in Quanchkin Lake, Saint-Croix Lake. Bait options include Leeches, Medium Cutbait, Shiners.
How to catch Blue CatfishBaits
Lures
Anniversary Craw 11 cm
Anniversary Shad 11 cm
Bony Shad 10 cm
Club-Series Crankbait 3.5 m, #4/0
Club-Series Craw 15 cm
Club-Series Crayfish 10 cm
Club-Series Glow Shad 15 cm
Club-Series Glow-Holo Crankbait 2.5 m, #6/0
Club-Series Ribbed Shad 15 cm
Club-Series Shad 10 cm
Crankbait 1 m, #2/0
Crankbait 1 m, #3/0
Crankbait 2 m, #3/0
Crankbait 2 m, #5/0
Crankbait 2.5 m, #3/0
Crankbait 2.5 m, #4/0
Crankbait 2.5 m, #5/0
Crankbait 2.5 m, #6/0
Crankbait 3.5 m, #2/0
Crankbait 3.5 m, #4/0
Crankbait 3.5 m, #6/0
Crankbait 5 m, #3/0
Crankbait 5 m, #4/0
Crankbait 5 m, #6/0
Crankbait 7 m, #3/0
Crankbait 7 m, #4/0
Crankbait 9 m, #2/0
Crankbait 9 m, #4/0
Crankbait 9 m, #6/0
Craw 10 cm
Craw 15 cm
Craw 2.5 cm
Craw 4 cm
Craw 5 cm
Craw 7.5 cm
Crayfish 10 cm
Crayfish 7.5 cm
Golem Lure 2 m, #8/0
Irish Crayfish 10 cm
Jelly Crayfish 10 cm
Jelly Shad 7 cm
Revolutionary Craw 5 cm
Ribbed Shad 10 cm
Ribbed Shad 15 cm
Ribbed Shad 7 cm
Shad 10 cm
Shad 15 cm
Shad 3 cm
Shad 5 cm
Shad 7 cm
Slimy Crank 42 g, #6/0
Star-Spangled Crankbait 3.5 m, #5/0
Stars and Stripes Shad 5 cm
Trophy Crankbait 2 m, #5/0
X-Series Crankbait 2.5 m, #6/0
X-Series Crankbait 3.5 m, #4/0
X-Series Crankbait 5 m, #6/0
X-Series Crayfish 10 cm
X-Series Glow Craw 10 cm
X-Series Ribbed Shad 15 cm
X-Series Shad 10 cm
Hooks and jigheads
Where to fish
Size by waterway
| Waterway | Fish class | Maximum weight |
|---|---|---|
| Quanchkin Lake | Common, Trophy | 26.5 kg |
| Saint-Croix Lake | Common, Trophy, Unique | 41.5 kg |
Fishing guide
Blue Catfish, (Ictalurus furcatus), is the largest species of catfish in North America. Now wonder this fellow can reach a length of 165 cm (65 in) and a weight of 68 kg (150 lb). Usually has a slate blue body with a white belly. Blue Catfish feed primarily on fish, crawfish, insects, frogs, shrimp, mussels etc.
If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Blue Catfish would be to use Large Cutbait on a size #7/0 hook.
If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Crankbaits.
The most successful lure is Dim Green / Glow Green Crankbait 9 m, #6/0.