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Catfish fishing in Colorado

Colorado provides excellent opportunities for catfish fishing across lakes, rivers, and local waters where this species is commonly found.

Best baits and lures for Catfish in Colorado

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Catfish.

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Latest Catfish fishing reports in Colorado

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Channel catfish

Blunn Reservoir

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Autrey Reservoir

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Jim Baker Reservoir

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Big Thompson Ditch Number 2

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Ferril Lake

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Berkeley Lake

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Sweitzer Lake

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Grasmere Lake

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Fly’n B Park

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Channel catfish

The Grange

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Regulations for Catfish in Colorado

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Colorado can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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