Medium-heavy catfish rod
RodEnough power for channels, current, and larger fish.
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First Cast species profile
Catfish
Ictaluridae
A scent-driven freshwater target that uses channels, riprap, timber, deep bends, and wind-blown food lines.
Bite estimate
Reading conditions for your fishing location…
Movement & conditions
Near San Antonio, TX · change location
Movement modelling for Catfish is on the map and the conditions screen, which cover this species from its own habitat and seasonal profile. Open the map
Predicted zones combine environmental and historical fisheries data. They do not represent live fish locations.
Movement and migration guide
No movement profile is matched to Catfish yet — this searches the Field Guide by name.
Where to fish
Use scent around channels, riprap, timber edges, current, and wind-blown food lines.
Creek channelsRiprapTimber edgesWind-blown flatsDeep bends
Regulation card
Needs review: check current TPWD Outdoor Annual before harvesting.
Regulations: Check current TPWD rules before harvesting.
Source: TPWD Outdoor Annual 2025-2026What to throw
Fresh cut shad, Prepared bait, Nightcrawler, Fresh cut bait setup and Slip sinker rig around Creek channels, Riprap, Timber edges.
FreshwaterCreek channelsRiprapTimber edgesDeep bends
Recommended setup
Medium-heavy rod, 15-30 lb line, slip sinker or Santee-style rig, and fresh bait.
Slip sinker rig
RigKeeps bait near bottom while letting fish move naturally.
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Fresh cut bait setup
BaitHigh-confidence scent presentation for rivers and reservoirs.
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