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| New York Catfish Fishing | |
| Catfish Fishing in New York 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 New York Some of the major NY lakes with catfish include Blue Mountain Lake, Conesus Lake, Cranberry Lake, Indian Lake, Lake Champlain, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, Lake Placid, Long Lake, Oneida Lake, Piseco Lake, Raquette Lake, Schroon Lake and Tupper Lake. Smaller lakes, rivers and ponds also contain catfish. The New York state record channel catfish came from Lake Lauderdale. New Croton Reservoir served up the NY state record for white 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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Conservation Group Learning to Fish for Catfish In New York The purpose of the page is to provide specific information about fishing for catfish in New York. Find information on basic trends and seasonal patterns of catfish here in the state of New York. If you have information, articles or photos relating to catfish which you would like to see published under New York catfish articles, please submit them for consideration.
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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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10 lbs - 5 oz |
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70 - 85 Degrees |
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Prefers rivers and streams with slow moving current over muddy, sandy or even slightly silted bottoms. |
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