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| West Virginia Catfish Fishing | |
| Catfish Fishing in West Virginia 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 West Virginia Flatheads or channel catfish swim in most waters in West Virginia. Most of the big ones tend to be caught in rivers and the lakes tend to serve up the best eatin' catfish. Find catfish in ponds, creeks, rivers and lakes across th state including major lakes like Beech Fork Lake, Cheat Lake, East Lynn Lake, Mt Storm Lake, Stonewall Jackson Lake and Summerville Lake. The West Virginia state record channel catfish came out of Patterson Creek and the Little Kanawha River produced the WV 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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33 lbs - 6 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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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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