How Big Do Channel Catfish Get?

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Channel catfish can grow up to 60 pounds, making them a popular gamefish species for anglers seeking trophy-sized fish.

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The average size of a channel catfish is around 2 to 10 pounds, but larger specimens are not uncommon in many lakes and rivers.

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Female channel cats tend to be larger than males and can outgrow them by up to 30%.

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The world record for the largest channel catfish is 58 pounds, set in South Carolina in 1964.

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A trophy channel cat typically weighs at least 20lb. 

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