Channel Catfish
(Lctalurus punctatus) |
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![]() Description
Please check the fishing advisories for information. RegulationsThere are no statewide creel or length limits for Channel Catfish. You still must follow any site specific regulations. Site specific limits Habitat, habits and breedingFor
much more information on breeding, habits and habitat, you can read the
entire U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) for
Channel Catfish
This link is a scanned photocopy of the actual
reports used by your local government to decide what fish to stock in
particular locations. The reports are normally printed on heavy stock
blue paper (You'll see the paper reflecting in the background of the
scans. Warning: This report is a little over 2 meg in size and will require
you to have Adobe Acrobat installed to view properly. RecordsIllinois record: 45 lb. 4oz North American Record: 58lb. 0oz |
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