Big fish, big fun: catfish are the Snake River's overlooked bounty
May 24, 2018 · In fact, there are so many that Fish and Game captures catfish from the Snake River and transplants them into Treasure Valley ponds and elsewhere to provide more fishing …
Ictalurus punctatus (Channel Catfish) - Idaho Fish and Game
Ictalurus punctatus (Channel Catfish) Presence Present in Idaho: Yes Native to Idaho: Exotic
Lake Lowell produces record catfish for Meridian angler
Jul 29, 2020 · Congratulations to Reed Monson of Meridian on landing a new catch/release state record for channel catfish. Reed was fishing for largemouth bass on Lake Lowell on Friday, …
Interactions Between Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and …
Jun 12, 2018 · Studies have suggested that if food resources become limiting, channel catfish may compete with bluegills. As channel catfish grow, they become increasingly piscivorous …
Top ‘Big Fish’ Stories of 2024 - Idaho Fish and Game
Dec 19, 2024 · From two catfish records broken less than three weeks apart (by the same angler) to one of the “smallest” state record fish ever caught in Idaho, it’s time to wrap up the top “big …
Nothing to be blue about, it's still a state-record catfish
Aug 9, 2022 · Paul Newman’s giant catfish will remain a record – but with a twist – it is now the first-ever Idaho record for blue catfish rather than channel catfish.
Payette River WMA | Idaho Fish and Game
Largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, rainbow trout, and bluegill occur on the WMA ponds and in the Payette River. Bass are the most popular game fish. Six shallow ponds on …
Catfish fishing around Eugene - Oregon Fishing Forum
Jul 9, 2008 · Baits for catfish run the gamut from soap (I still want to try catching one on soap) to the stinkiest-fermented-bloodiest nasty things you can find. But most people stick to worms, …
Idaho's top spots for big fish; here is where the lunkers lurk
May 19, 2025 · Idaho has many destinations that have produced record fish, including state and world's records, and though we can’t guarantee you’ll catch one, we can point you to some …
Small Ponds with a Big Purpose. How Small Is Too Small?
Jan 1, 2009 · Channel catfish are ideal for small ponds, whether they stand as the pond's solitary sportfish or stocked with a mix of bluegill and bass. If catfish remain the pond's sole gamefish, …