Lake Francis Case Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish fishing regulation for Lake Francis Case: There is no daily or possession limit on channel catfish on Lake Francis Case. 

Channel catfish are found throughout Lake Francis Case.  They are plentiful, but overlooked by most anglers. Lake Francis Case catfish are slow growing and long lived.  The catfish in the reservoir average about 16 inches long and 8.5 years old. Shore fishing with live, cut, or stink bait is an effective method to catch catfish, especially in the summer.  Fishing in the backs of large bays and on mud-flats with a variety of baits such as night crawlers, minnow, and commercially prepared baits has proven successful.  Most channel catfish caught on Lake Francis Case are incidental catches by walleye anglers.  Anglers willing to change a few tactics and specifically target channel catfish are in for a great fishing trip.  Channel catfish are easy to catch and excellent to eat!  The chart below illustrates the sizes of channel catfish in the Lake Francis Case population.

Keeping white bass, catfish and other species INSTEAD OF WALLEYE will help maintain our walleye population during periods of low reproduction and recruitment.