{"id":3509,"date":"2018-04-25T22:39:08","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T22:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rangetoreel.com\/?p=3509"},"modified":"2018-04-25T22:39:42","modified_gmt":"2018-04-25T22:39:42","slug":"best-places-to-find-monster-catfish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rangetoreel.com\/best-places-to-find-monster-catfish\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Places to Find Monster Catfish"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can find catfish throughout most major waterways in the United States.\u00a0 In Ponds, Rivers and Lakes you’ll always find monster catfish.\u00a0 While you can just blindly throw in your line and catch a big whiskerhead, most of us aren’t that lucky.\u00a0 For more consistent outings you’re better off learning some of my favorite locations.<\/p>\n

Where to Find Catfish<\/h2>\n

1.\u00a0 Look For Curves In The River\"\"<\/h3>\n

Whenever a deep river curves you’re sure to find monster catfish.\u00a0 Carving out natural ditches in the river that are perfect for feeding catfish.\u00a0 As water slams into the curves outside edge it will naturally carve out a hole.\u00a0 These dark hallows of brush and weeds make excellent homes for catfish.\u00a0 As the river continues to curve out the surrounding bank deeper crevices form making the perfect hiding place.\u00a0 Keep an eye out for exposed roots and timber that make natural fish homes.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0 Deep Holes in Rivers<\/h3>\n

Believe me when I say deep holes often bring in the biggest catfish. If there’s one thing the show Hillbilly Handfishin taught me it’s the importance of finding holes.\u00a0 These self-proclaimed hillbillies caught some monster fish using only their hands and feet.\u00a0 While I’m too much of a coward to try noodling well placed bait should work just as well.<\/p>\n

When you find a hole there’s always going to be fish.\u00a0 These deep holes are sometimes difficult to pinpoint, but they’re normally loaded with fish.\u00a0 You’ll not only find catfish there’ll be an abundance of bass as well.\u00a0 Deep water tends to stay cool providing the perfect summer resting area.\u00a0 Holes provide refuge from strong river currents and provide a ton of food for lazy catfish.\u00a0 Most catfish lie almost motionless at the bottom of holes waiting for their next meal to drift by.<\/p>\n

Finding holes can get a little difficult when fishing from shore, but there’s a few tricks you can try.\u00a0 Holes are going to form wherever currents wash into the shore.\u00a0 Try looking below dams, narrow chutes and along river bends.\u00a0 If you’re having trouble finding holes try using one of these handheld fish finders.<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"3.\u00a0 Look For The Deepest Water<\/h3>\n

In large ponds and lakes look for the deepest water you can find.\u00a0 During most seasons pond catfish will stick to the deepest location.\u00a0 Most of the time you’ll find a decent amount of channel cats and bullheads.\u00a0 Any type of dam or levee will be sure to include a ton of catfish.\u00a0 You might have some trouble fishing deep water during the hotter parts of summer.\u00a0 As the water temperature loses balance less water gets filtered down to the bottom causing an oxygen imbalance.\u00a0 For more info look into the oxygenation of lakes and ponds.<\/a><\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0 Floating Logs and Debris<\/h3>\n

Always keep an eye out for floating logs and other debris found in the backwaters of larger lakes.\u00a0 As current pours in and the water levels rise wood debris seem to gather in matted clumps.\u00a0 Large areas of debris are going to bring in the baitfish, which further draws in catfish.\u00a0 You know there’s a ton of fish hiding in this cover, but how do you fish it?<\/p>\n

Fishing heavy cover causes a lot of trouble for most fisherman.\u00a0 You’ll most likely run into snagging trouble and difficulties pulling in your fish.\u00a0 You can get around this by using the right kind of bait.\u00a0 Use the heavy current to your advantage and let the current pull your lure under the debris.\u00a0 If catfish are present you’ll know almost immediately with fast strikes as soon as your lure touches the bottom.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Engineered Structures Along Waterways\"\"<\/h3>\n

Engineers love to use rocks and other cement structures to prevent erosion along shorelines.\u00a0 One of the best places to fish is along causeways and other manmade structures crossing through lakes. The same stones that prevent erosion form natural habitats for small forage fish.\u00a0 With natural cover and dark shade it’s perfect for small baitfish.<\/p>\n

Whenever you see baitfish you’re bound to find a few whiskerheads.\u00a0 To narrow down your search focus on breaks in the engineered structure.\u00a0 Look for fallen timber, exposed pipes and maybe even buried fencing.\u00a0 Any structure that breaks the current is sure to have catfish.<\/p>\n

Follow The Natural Catfish Patterns<\/h2>\n

Finding monster catfish is all about understanding your surroundings.\u00a0 You can randomly through your line in the water and find great fish, but understanding patterns is a better approach.\u00a0 Year over year catfish tend to follow the same patterns.\u00a0 So take note of when and where you’re pulling in fish to get an idea of their habits.\u00a0 Once you figure out where they’ll be it’s as simple as throwing in a line.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You can find catfish throughout most major waterways in the United States.\u00a0 In Ponds, Rivers and Lakes you’ll always find monster catfish.\u00a0 While you can just blindly throw in your line and catch a big whiskerhead, most of us aren’t that lucky.\u00a0 For more consistent outings you’re better off learning some of my favorite locations. 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