Flathead Catfish fishing

Pylodictis olivaris

About Flathead Catfish

A big river predator that wants live bait. Holds in deep cover and hunts hard after dark.

Typical size: Often 3-15 kg, big fish over 25 kg. Record (approx.): ≈ 56 kg.

Best season

Jun-Aug

Best time

Dusk, night

Habitat

River, Lake

Season by month

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.

Deadbait Set a whole or half baitfish on the bottom or under a float. Deadly for pike in winter and for burbot and eel at night.

Ledger bait Fish the bait still on the bottom with a sinker. Common for bottom feeders; watch the rod tip for gentle bites.

Open a water for live weather, water temperature and today's odds.

Flathead Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows in the day are usually dusk, night.

Effective methods for Flathead Catfish include Deadbait and Ledger bait.

Flathead Catfish is most often found in river, lake. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.