How to catch flathead catfish in Florida
Techniques
Their solitary lifestyle makes them more difficult to catch than other catfish. They bite best at night while in shallow water looking for food. To catch flatheads, anglers typically fish on the bottom using heavy tackle with live or freshly cut fish. Image credit: © duane raver & jr.
Preferred bait
To catch flatheads & anglers typically fish on the bottom using heavy tackle with live or freshly cut fish.
Time of day
They bite best at night while in shallow water looking for food.
Videos
- 5 tips for flathead catfish · Open original
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Sources
- Myfwc.com (3 pages)
Fish guide
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.