Florida
Channel Catfish in Florida
Channel Catfish are on record in 71 Florida waters, with 488 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in July.
When does Florida stock channel catfish?
Waters holding channel catfish
- Lake Mendsen29×
- Picnic Lake24×
- J T Budd Pond24×
- Deer Lake23×
- Watertown Lake21×
- Bear Lake19×
- Lake Hamburg19×
- Tuscawilla Lake15×
- Karick Lake14×
- Hurricane Lake13×
- Juniper Lake13×
- Lake Stone12×
- Gar Pond12×
- Lake Jackson12×
- Sand Lake11×
- Lake Eaton11×
- Lake Victor10×
- Bear Pond9×
- Scrub Jay Pond9×
- Lake Tohopekaliga9×
- Clear Lake8×
- Lake Lillian8×
- Saint Johns River8×
- Middle Lake7×
- Princess Lake7×
- South Twin Lake6×
- Christina Lake6×
- Lake Helene6×
- Peacock Lake6×
- Blackwater River6×
- Lake Carroll4×
- Lake DeFuniak4×
- Dead Lakes4×
- Huguenot Lagoon4×
- Piney Z Lake3×
- Lawne Lake3×
- Suwannee Lake3×
- Ocheesee Pond3×
- Lake Sue3×
- Butler Lake2×
31 more on the Florida map.
Freshest channel catfish stockings
- Lake VictorJul 1, 2024
- Hurricane LakeJul 1, 2024
- Karick LakeJul 1, 2024
- Bear LakeJul 1, 2024
- Juniper LakeJul 1, 2024
- Lake DeFuniakJul 1, 2024
- Lake DeFuniakJul 1, 2024
- Lake HowardJul 1, 2024
- Lake ManateeJul 1, 2024
- Butler LakeJul 1, 2024
- Deer LakeJul 1, 2024
- Lake CarrollJul 1, 2024
- Big BendJul 1, 2024
- Francis LakeJul 1, 2024
- Wildcat LakeJul 1, 2024
- Tuscawilla LakeJul 1, 2024
- Lake LillianJul 1, 2024
- Butler LakeJul 1, 2024
- Lake OkeechobeeJul 1, 2024
- Watertown LakeJul 1, 2024
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Channel Catfish in Florida — FAQ
Where can I catch channel catfish in Florida?+
Channel Catfish are on record in 71 Florida waters, including Lake Mendsen, Picnic Lake, J T Budd Pond. The full list is on this page.
When does Florida stock channel catfish?+
Florida stocks channel catfish most heavily in July, going by 488 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for channel catfish in Florida?+
Yes — Florida requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.