Channel catfish are well suited to most aquatic conditions. They can thrive throughout a range of water clarity conditions as well, so they are ideal for even muddy farm ponds. Channel catfish are also suited for a wide range of environmental conditions. Their demand for food decreases in the winter, sometimes to the point that they become inactive and don't feed, but they will resume feeding as soon as temperatures rise in the spring. 

 

We sell thousands of catfish every year, and most people agree that they are a joy to raise, fun to catch, and great to eat.  If you are a new pond or lake owner make sure you have some catfish stocked, because the payoff for your efforts is almost guaranteed in a short period of time.

 

Catfish can be caught on liver, worms, minnows, insects, cheese, shrimp, stink bait, lures, etc.  The current North American record weight of a channel catfish is about 60 lbs.