Best bait and lures for channel catfish
Preferred bait
Use baits with strong odors: chicken liver or gizzards, shrimp & cut mullet and commercial stinkbaits.
Techniques
Catfish are a staple for anglers who eat their catch. Use baits with strong odors: chicken liver or gizzards, shrimp, cut mullet and commercial stinkbaits. Catfish are most active just before dusk and at night. Fish on the bottom with a sturdy #2 to #4 hook and a heavy split shot sinker. Be careful of sharp spines when handling these fish. The FWC stocks 200, 000-300, 000 annually in public waters. Image credit: © duane raver & jr.
Sources
- Myfwc.com (4 pages)
Fish guide
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.