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| Minnesota Catfish Fishing | |
| Catfish Fishing in Minnesota 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 Minnesota Rivers are notorious for serving up monster catfish and many state record catfish come from rivers all across America. For larger schools of catfish and to fulfill your desires for a fish fry, try some of the larger Minnesota lakes including Cass Lake, Lake Pepin, Lake Traverse, Lake Vermilion, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnewaska, Lake Superior, Lac Qui Parle Lake, Leech Lake, Otter Tail Lake and Rainy Lake. The Minnesota state record blue catfish was caught in the Minnesota River. The state record channel catfish was hauled out of the Mississippi River. The Saint Croix 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
Flathead Catfish
Blue Catfish
Catfish Bait
Catfish Organizations & Resources Catfish
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38 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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FLATHEAD CATFISH |
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123 lbs - 0 oz |
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70 lbs - 0 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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124 lbs - 0 oz |
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52 lbs - 8 oz |
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68 - 80 Degrees |
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Found primarily in large river systems with deep current and swift channels. |
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