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| Michigan Catfish Fishing | |
| Catfish 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
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CHANNEL CATFISH |
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58 lbs - 0 oz |
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65 - 90 Degrees |
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Prefers slightly stained to murky water with mild current and sand or rock bottom. |
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123 lbs - 9 oz |
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47 lbs - 8 oz |
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75 - 84 Degrees |
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Prefers streams or large bodies of slightly stained to murky water with moderate current and hard bottom. |
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