Species / Channel Catfish / New Mexico
Catfish
Channel Catfish Fishing in New Mexico
Found in nearly every river, reservoir, and pond in the country. Channel cats feed by scent and bite best on warm summer nights.
Best Months: May to Sep
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Best Flies, Lures & Bait for Channel Catfish
3 picks for October.
Nightcrawlers Whole or half
BaitLive Bait
Chicken Liver Chunk
BaitNatural Bait
Cut Shad Chunk or fillet
BaitNatural Bait
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Rod & Reel
Channel Catfish Setup
Channel Catfish
Spin / Cast 7 ft medium spinning or casting rod, 3000 to 4000 reel, 15 to 20 lb line, slip-sinker rig with a circle hook.
New Mexico
Where to Catch Channel Catfish
New Mexico
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Recommended
Gear for Channel Catfish
Rod & Reel Combos
Ugly Stik Catfish Special Combo
A stout, long rod with a large reel for heavy sinkers and big cats.
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Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Combo
Nearly unbreakable and sensitive enough for most freshwater fishing. A safe first combo.
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Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament
Limp, easy-casting mono for spinning reels and general fishing.
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Gamakatsu Circle Hooks
Circle hooks set themselves in the corner of the mouth and make release easy.
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Egg Sinkers and Swivels
Egg sinkers, swivels, and beads for slip-sinker and Carolina rigs.
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