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West Virginia’s rivers and lakes hold some of the most impressive catfish in the eastern United States, and knowing the rules before you hit the water is just as important as knowing where to find the fish.
Utah may be known for its blue-ribbon trout fisheries, but the state’s warm-water reservoirs and river systems hold a serious catfish population that keeps anglers busy from late spring through early fall.
Maine may be famous for its cold-water trout and landlocked salmon, but the state offers a surprisingly rewarding catfish fishery for anglers willing to seek out the right waters.
Alabama is one of the best states in the South for catfish fishing, and its regulations are designed to keep it that way.
Connecticut may be one of the smallest states in the country, but its rivers, lakes, and ponds punch well above their weight when it comes to catfish fishing.
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the country, but its freshwater fishing scene punches well above its weight.
Delaware may be the second-smallest state in the country, but its freshwater fisheries pack a serious punch for catfish anglers.
South Dakota offers some of the most productive catfish water in the Great Plains, from the massive Missouri River reservoirs to the winding prairie rivers that cut through the eastern half of the state.
New Hampshire may be best known for its trout streams and landlocked salmon lakes, but catfish have a quiet and loyal following across the Granite State.
Catfish may not grab the headlines the way striped bass or trout do in Massachusetts, but they draw a dedicated following of anglers who appreciate their hard fights and table quality.
Louisiana earns its “Sportsman’s Paradise” nickname every time an angler drops a line into one of its rivers, reservoirs, or cypress-lined bayous.
North Dakota offers some of the best catfish fishing in the upper Midwest, yet many anglers overlook it in favor of chasing walleye or northern pike.
Arkansas is one of the best states in the country for catfish fishing.
Iowa may not grab headlines the way Minnesota or Wisconsin do in fishing circles, but that is part of what makes it such a rewarding destination.
Maryland offers some of the most varied catfish fishing on the East Coast, from trophy-class blue cats pushing triple digits on the tidal Potomac River to scrappy channel cats in inland reservoirs.
Fishing for catfish in Hawaii is a genuinely unique experience.
Catfish may not be the first species that comes to mind when you think of Wyoming fishing, but the Cowboy State holds some surprisingly productive catfish water — particularly along the North Platte River corridor and its associated reservoirs.
Idaho may be famous for its trout and steelhead, but the state holds a surprisingly strong catfish fishery that rewards anglers who know where to look.
South Carolina is one of the Southeast’s premier catfish destinations, home to legendary waters that have produced world-record fish and continue to draw anglers from across the country.
Oklahoma is one of the best catfish states in the country, and for good reason.
