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5 Whiskerfish Picks In Our State

From rivers to reservoirs to natural lakes, there is plenty of catfish action to be

Morris 'Indiana' Johnson -- Ohio River Catfish Expert

One of our state's very own whiskerfish gurus shares his tips on taking big catfish from the

Rick Whitney

River Cats!

Pursued from shorelines or boats, the catfish in Illinois rivers bring the battle to you!

Cats Galore, Bass No More?

Once known for its white and smallmouth bass fisheries, central Illinois' Powerton Lake has

Illinois' Channel Catfish Hotspots

Sure, it's easy to mosey on down to the pond to catch some fiddlers. But this year, why don't

Small Lakes For Big Illinois Channel Cats

Catfish are a favorite target of hot-weather anglers, and you can always count on catchin' a

Illinois' Channel Cat Hotspots

From burnin' gears to greasin' skillets, the channel catfish is hard to beat. These waters are

Floating Illinois' Best Catfish Rivers

Most folks prefer to wait for catfish to come to them. But if you fish from a boat on these

Mark Fenske

Illinois' Channel Cat Honeyholes

Years ago, schoolchildren decided the cute little bluegill would be our state fish. Hey, kids:

Walt Kronk

North Georgia Small Pond Cats

In the uplands of the Peach State, the catfishing heats up in the summer. Here are some

Casting For Peach State Cats

Regardless of the species of catfish you prefer, the Peach State can fill your needs. Here's a

Flint River Lake Cats

You don't hear much about the catfishing in the reservoirs along the Flint River -- but the

Tom Seegmueller

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