Nov 20, 2025 · The absolute biggest channel catfish ever caught weighed in at a staggering 58 pounds, the official world record, solidifying its place as a legendary catch. We’ll explore this …

The world record for channel catfish, weighing 58 pounds, was caught by W. Whaley in 1958 at Santee Cooper Lakes, South Carolina. This record exemplifies the species' capacity for …

Channel Catfish World Record The world record channel cat has stood since 1958 when W. Whaley pulled a 58-pounder from the Santee Cooper Lakes of South Carolina.

Jun 3, 2025 · It’s about giants —specifically, the biggest world-record catfish of all time. Our friends at the International Game Fish Association were kind enough to open their record book …

Nov 21, 2024 · The world record for the largest channel catfish is an astonishing 58-pound, 0-ounce (26.3 kg) fish. This giant was caught in the Mississippi River, which has been a hotspot …

Oct 14, 1993 · Gags are the most common grouper on rocky ledges in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Juvenile gags reside in estuaries and seagrass beds while adults are usually found offshore …

Dec 8, 2019 · Using the International Game Fish Association's (IGFA) world record database and its extensive network of members around the world, we produced a list of some of the most …

Jun 12, 2025 · On July 7, 1964, the fishing community buzzed with excitement as Ken Paulie of Kansas dropped the record-breaking line into the Elk City Reservoir. Weighing in at an …

What makes the world record channel catfish particularly captivating is its sheer longevity. This specific channel catfish, weighing an astounding 58 pounds, has held its top spot for an …

Channel catfish are one of the most fun freshwater species to fish for. Below you will learn what makes a trophy channel catfish and the state and world records. The world record channel …