When Do Flathead Catfish Spawn

The state-record flathead weighed 78-8.

When do flathead catfish spawn. This series of catfish fishing video tips will give you an idea month by month on how to ca. The nest is guarded and the eggs are agitated by the male to keep them clean and aerated. Flatheads spawn at 66 to 75 degrees.

Jun 26 2009 Flathead Catfish. Catfish spawning begins at different times in different latitudes progressing from south to north. The reason that I ask is because Id like to fit some time.

Once the water warms to 84F or higher spawning stops. Fish these banks or nearby flats where dead shad from the. Fathead minnows are very useful when stocked in catfish only ponds where the catfish are not being fed regularly.

Flathead catfish spawn in holes that they can protect. The question I wanted to ask some of the more experienced flat fisherman is- Is it worth fishing during the peak of the spawn or do you guys bide your time with bluecats or channels or what have you. Mar 05 2020 Now most catfish species tend to spawn during summer or spring.

The flathead normally a loner fish pairs up with one of the opposite sex and both the male and female construct the nest. For more in-depth information on catching blue catfish in the Spring check out the Spring Blue Catfish Techniques ebook. Jun 06 2006 All of our major catfish species spawn during spring or summer when the water warms to an optimal temperature.

Apr 12 2020 The water temperature range for flathead catfish is 66 to 75 degrees and 70 to 84 degrees for blue and channel catfish. Steep banks that have large boulders root wads and mud is where flatheads like to spawn. Flathead Catfish spawn when water temperature is between 66 F and 75 F.