Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
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Basic Information
Other names
Channel Cat
Order
Siluriformes
Family
Ictaluridae
Size
Channel Catfish are generally up to 40 inches in length.
Weight
Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) facts, description, habitat, range, pictures and fly fishing tips to help you catch and identify the fish.
Range
Florida to Maine west to eastern portion of Wyoming
What does the Channel Catfish look like?
Channel Catfish are normally bluish olive to gray/black. Their undercarraige is white and have dark spots along their sides. Older fish tend to be darker in color. All have long barbels surrounding the mouth and deep forked tail.
How to catch Channel Catfish
Check your local fishing store for a great place bear you.
Channel Catfish Facts
Channel Catfish are the official fish of Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Tennessee. Channel Cats have a very keen sense of smell and taste.