Catfish a plenty in the Snake River [video] - Idaho Fish and Game
Jun 9, 2018 · Catfish are well distributed throughout Southwest Idaho, but here are some favorite places where anglers can target them: Steck Park: Located northwest of Weiser on the Snake River Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area: Located near Parma, there are several access points to the Snake River and Lower Boise River and nearby islands where catfish ...
catfish | Idaho Fish and Game
Jun 10, 2014 · In the springtime, the Snake River in the Fort Boise area is a good bet. Fish below islands and in back-eddy locations using worms or cut-bait. Steck Park near Weiser is also a local favorite location. Bank anglers do well and there are also a few knowledgable anglers who actually catch catfish on flies.
Is it true that channel catfish do not spawn in Idaho?
Channel catfish do successfully spawn in a few waterbodies throughout the state, however, most waters in North Idaho do not maintain the minimum water temperature long enough (>75 F) for reproduction. Channel catfish are a relatively long lived fish ~15 - 20 years and grow rapidly when young. Adults reach sexual maturity at about 3 years of age.
Big fish, big fun: catfish are the Snake River's overlooked bounty
May 24, 2018 · Catfish are also available in many of the Snake River’s tributaries, including the Weiser, Payette and Boise Rivers, typically in the lower stretches. And these catfish aren’t the little bullheads many people are familiar with catching. Channel cats average about 4 to 6 pounds and lots of them range above 10 pounds.
Nothing to be blue about, it's still a state-record catfish
Aug 9, 2022 · An angler’s chances of catching a blue catfish in Idaho remains slim, although it’s obviously possible. Most anglers are likely to catch channel catfish, which are still Idaho’s most common and widely distributed catfish. The Snake River and its reservoirs will likely continue to produce big catfish.
30,000 channel catfish stocked across Idaho’s lakes and reservoirs
Jul 21, 2020 · Channel catfish raised at a Magic Valley aquaculture business were recently stocked across Idaho to provide opportunity for anglers to catch these fish and put food on their tables. Stocking locations ranged from Lake Cocollala in northern Idaho to the Rexburg City Pond in eastern Idaho, with 18 lakes and reservoirs receiving catfish.
Another state record falls with monster catfish from C.J. Strike ...
Jul 25, 2022 · Before releasing the huge catfish back into the reservoir, Paul used a digital scale to weigh the fish at 37 lbs. While this fish will earn a Catch-and-Release Record, the fish was easily large enough to beat the current 32.9-pound Certified Weight Record set only a few weeks ago by Cody Kastner, also from C.J. Strike Reservoir!
Where are big catfish in Idaho? - Idaho Fish and Game
I have only caught catfish out of Park Center pond (Average ~2-3lbs) and near Brownlee Reservoir off of the shore (Average ~2-4lbs). I really want to catch some bigger cats this year. I have not had any luck on the Snake river at Swan Falls or Snake River near Homedale fishing by the boat launch. I have heard of people pulling in bigger cats (10+lbs) from Swan Falls... are …
Bass vs. Catfish - Other Fish Species - Bass Fishing Forums
Jul 2, 2018 · Forgot to mention earlier that I am one of the few South Florida fishermen in this forum that enjoys fishing for catfish and I have caught well over 10 species of catfish in my travels. Most tend to look down on catfish but I don't since I have a open mind and acknowledge that catfish can present just as much a challenge than a bass can.
Catfish fishing around Eugene - Oregon Fishing Forum
Jul 9, 2008 · Several species of catfish inhabit Oregon's waters. The most common catfish in Western oregon is the Brown Bullhead, and they have no trouble spawning. They don't get very big, maybe 15 inches? However, Channel Catfish are a whole different breed of cat. The state record for a Channel is around 36 pounds. Big.