When Do Catfish Spawn?

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Catfish are some of the most common and popular game fish in America. Do you know at what time of year they are spawning?

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All three major US catfish types spawn in water temperatures between 70 and 80F. 

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Channel and blue catfish typically spawn sometime between late spring and and mid-summer.

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Flathead catfish, on the other hand, generally spawn between early and late summer.

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They prefer dark and secluded spawning areas on or over hard bottom types.

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Most catfish spawn in water depths of 1 to 5 feet, where the water is warmer.

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Get even more interesting facts about the catfish spawn via the link below!

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