How to catch white catfish in Florida

Techniques

Among the catfishes found in Florida, the white is second only to the channel catfish in popularity. Live bait, especially minnows and worms, accounts for most caught whites, but they also will take cut and prepared baits. Image credit: © duane raver & jr.

Preferred bait

Live bait, especially minnows and worms, accounts for most caught whites & but they also will take cut and prepared baits.

Time of day

They may feed at night, but are not as nocturnal as other catfish.

Videos

Sources

Fish guide

Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.