Blue Catfish Fishing
Ictalurus Furcatus
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25-47 inch
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20-79 lb
Blue Catfish are the largest species of North American catfish, inhabiting deep rivers and reservoirs. Known for their blue-gray color and forked tail, they are powerful bottom feeders, preying on fish, crustaceans, and even small mammals. Blue Catfish are popular among anglers for their size, with some reaching over 100 pounds.
Lures & Baits
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crankbaits
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jigs
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crayfishes
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minnows
Fishing Tips
- Water type: fresh
- Hook type: Bait Holder hook, J-hook, Circle hook, Treble Hook
- Hook size: 1/0 - 6/0
How to Catch Blue Catfish
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drift fishing
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still fishing
Where to Catch Blue Catfish
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- East Tennessee
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Middle Tennessee
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Tennessee
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Best Fishing Spots for Blue Catfish
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Lake Erie – Western Basin (Catawba/Port Clinton)
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Lake Fork
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Put-In-Bay
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Chesapeake Bay Bridge
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1097 Bridge, Lake Conroe
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Lewisville Lake
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Jordan Lake
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Lake Ray Roberts
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West Reef, Lake Erie
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Lavon Lake
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Toledo Bend Reservoir
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Sandusky Bay
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Nathan Benderson Park
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Lake Sidney Lanier
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Lake Texoma
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Lake Pontchartrain
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Big Lake
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Lake Borgne