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Fishing in Michigan
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 Michigan
Many rivers in Michigan have catfish. They can also be found in
ponds and small lakes across the state. The larger schools tend
to come from major bodies of water including Brevoort Lake, Fletcher
Pond, Hamlin Lake, Higgins Lake, Houghton Lake, Hubbard Lake, Lake
Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
The Michigan state record channel catfish was caught from Houghton
Lake and the Maple River gave up the state record flathead catfish.
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

Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris

Catfish Bait

Catfish Organizations & Resources
Catfish
Conservation Group
U.S. Catfish Anglers
Tournaments
Planet Catfish
Learning to Fish for Catfish In Michigan
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