Catfish Archives - Page 29 of 36

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August 31, 2026

State-line catfish: Lake Wylie’s whiskered gold

Catching big blues and flatheads on Lake Wylie during the summer heat is all a matter of getting the right baits in the right places. […]

Glow tips are a great idea for fishermen targeting Santee Cooper catfish after dark; they are a tremendous help seeing and recognizing bites.

Catching catfish after dark in hot weather

Terry Madewell

Catfish action on the Santee Cooper lakes is excellent by day, but by mid-May and into early June, the nocturnal action perks up considerably. […]

Anchor, catch catfish this month on Clarks Hill Lake

Pat Robertson

Anglers can catch plenty of eating-sized catfish on Clarks Hill Lake during the month of June, especially if they use these tips from guide Chris Simpson. […]

Catfish biting like mad across Carolinas

Brian Cope

The catfish across the Carolinas have finished up their spawning for the spring, and are currently holding on flats outside of the main river channels. Capt. Jason Wolfe shares his tips on catching catfish this time of year. […]

Calling summer catfish

Phillip Gentry

Don’t put your tackle when June arrives; just put your bull’s-eye on channel catfish in the shallows of three South Carolina lakes. […]

Paisley Wolfe caught this 61-pound blue catfish while fishing at Santee on June 2, 2019.

10-year-old angler catches 61-pound catfish

Brian Cope

Ten-year-old Paisley Wolfe caught a 61-pound blue catfish while fishing with her dad and family at Santee on June 2, 2019. […]

Dial up South Carolina’s river monsters

Terry Madewell

The Wateree and Congaree rivers offer miles and miles of opportunities for fishermen to do battle with big catfish and striped bass, especially in late spring. […]

Carson Grimes was fishing with his twin brother and dad when he caught this huge catfish.

Young angler catches 105-pound catfish at Kerr Lake

Brian Cope

A youth angler on Kerr Lake caught the fish of a lifetime on April 20, 2019 when a giant blue catfish bit his tiny piece of cut bait while he was fishing with his dad and twin brother. The fish weighed 105 pounds. […]

Catch the spring wave for Lake Monticello’s big catfish

Pat Robertson

During the spring, Lake Monticello’s catfish move in groups, so it’s important for anglers to take advantage of every opportunity when a swarm comes through. […]