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Catfish fishing in Georgia

Georgia provides strong freshwater fishing opportunities for catfish. Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the state offer reliable action for anglers.

Best baits and lures for Catfish in Georgia

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 Georgia

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Blue catfish

Blackwell Creek

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Channel catfish

Boyle Lake Number One

12 in · 2 lb

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Channel catfish

Mayfield Park Pond

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Channel catfish

Mayfield Park Pond

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Channel catfish

Spratlin Lake

27 in · 5 lb 2 oz

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Channel catfish

Chattooga River

28 in · 9 lb

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Channel catfish

Meridian Park

10 in · 1 lb

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Channel catfish

Meridian Park

12 in · 1 lb

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Channel catfish

Schinder Lake

15 in · 2 lb 6 oz

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Channel catfish

Etowah River

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Regulations for Catfish in Georgia

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 Georgia 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Channel catfish as of June 25th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open
Additional information

No bag limit. No size limit.

No closed season, but Noodling or Grabbling season is only open March 1–July 15 statewide in freshwater.

Edibility
Synonyms

Ictalurus punctatus

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32°40′45.8″N 83°11′38.6″W
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FAQ

🎣 What Catfish species can you catch in Georgia?
Anglers in Georgia commonly catch several Catfish species, including Channel catfish, Blue catfish, Flathead catfish, Gafftopsail sea catfish, and Hardhead sea catfish, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many lakes throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
📍 Where are the best places to catch Catfish in Georgia?
Catfish are caught in lakes throughout Georgia. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Lake Sidney Lanier, Lake Allatoona, and West Point Lake.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Catfish have recently been caught.