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Lake Oahe Channel Catfish


Image of a channel catfish

 

Catfish abundance in Oahe is high and they are found in a wide range of depths and habitats.  Excellent shore fishing opportunities for catfish exist throughout the lake.  There is no daily limit for Oahe channel catfish.  Many of the catfish caught from the waters of Lake Oahe are accidentally caught by walleye anglers.  Catfish are excellent to eat and easy to catch.  If an angler would change a few tactics and fish specifically for catfish, they could catch a lot of them.  To effectively fish for catfish, an angler should fish in the back of large bays with a variety of baits such as night crawlers, minnows, and commercially prepared baits.