Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
YoungCommonTrophyUnique
Channel Catfish in Fishing Planet. Find it in Blue Crab Island, Everglades, Lone Star Lake (reworked) and other waterways. Bait options include Pet Food, Leeches, Small Cutbait.
How to catch Channel CatfishBaits
Lures
Anniversary Craw 11 cm
Club-Series Craw 15 cm
Club-Series Crayfish 10 cm
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
Irish Crayfish 10 cm
Jelly Crayfish 10 cm
Revolutionary Craw 5 cm
X-Series Crayfish 10 cm
X-Series Glow Craw 10 cm
Where to fish
Size by waterway
| Waterway | Fish class | Maximum weight |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Crab Island | Common | 2.5 kg |
| Everglades | Common | 2.75 kg |
| Lone Star Lake | Young | 0.88 kg |
| Lone Star Lake (reworked) | Young | 0.88 kg |
| Mudwater River | Young, Common, Trophy | 6.6 kg |
| Quanchkin Lake | Young, Common, Trophy, Unique | 15 kg |
Fishing guide
Channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) is North America’s most numerous catfish species and the most fished catfish species in the USA. They are most abundant in large streams with low or moderate current. Channel cats have a top-end size of about 26 kg (57 lbs) and maximum length of 132 cm (62 in), but on average are usually around 4.5 – 9 kg (10 – 20 lbs). They are omnivorous and may be captured on a wide variety of baits including worms, grasshoppers, shrimp, crickets, frogs, bread, peas and cheese among others.