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| Tennessee Catfish Fishing | |
| Catfish Fishing in Tennessee 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 Tennessee Catfish are in virtually all waters in Tennessee. Major lakes with catfish include Boone Lake, Center Hill Lake, Cherokee Lake, Chickamauga Lake, Dale Hollow Lake, Douglas Lake, Hull Lake, J Percy Priest Lake, Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, Nickajack Lake, Norris Lake, Old Hickory Lake, Reelfoot Lake, South Holston Lake, Tellico Lake, Tims Ford Lake, Watauga Lake and Watts Bar Lake. Catfish are also found in most rivers, smaller lakes and ponds as well. Cumberland River - Lock C turned out the Tennessee state record blue catfish and the TN state record channel catfish was pulled out of Fall Creek Lake. The Hiwassee River was home to the TN 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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CHANNEL CATFISH |
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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 - 9 oz |
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85 lbs - 15 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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BLUE CATFISH |
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143 lbs - 0 oz |
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112 lbs - 0 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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