Catfish Fishing in Maine

There are many species of catfish and even more ways to catch them. Adults range in size from less than a pound to hundreds of pounds. They can be found in all types of water including ponds, streams, lakes and rivers. There are even species which spend a limited amount of time on dry land. Big giant catfish put up a very noble fight once hooked.

Catfish Fishing Lakes In Maine

With all the cold water in Maine, it doesn't make a good home for most catfish. You can find catfish in some private ponds and occasionally in the river systems but the only serious populations of catfish are in a few major lakes including Damariscotta Lake, Flagstaff Lake, Graham Lake and Sebago Lake.

The Maine state record channel catfish was caught in the Upper Potomac River, and the state record blue catfish was taken in the Tidal Potomac River.

Most catfish are considered bottom feeders to one extent or another. They will generally eat anything that can get in their mouth. Their strongest sense is smell which they use to locate potential food sources. Capitalizing on this sense is the primary weapon in your search for these creatures. Aggressive catfish have been caught on most types of fast moving bass lures so don't under estimate their ability to catch live bait.

Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus

Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus

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Fishing for Catfish in Maine.

58 lbs - 0 oz

27 lbs - 15 oz

65 - 90 Degrees

Prefers slightly stained to murky water with mild current and sand or rock bottom.

143 lbs - 0 oz

80 lbs - 12 oz

68 - 80 Degrees

Found primarily in large river systems with deep current and swift channels.