Channel Catfish

The channel catfish has a dark back fading to light grey or silver sides with several black spots down the length of the body. Channel catfish can reach 1 to 2 pounds within 2 years and many reach more than 10 pounds in 5 to 10 years if food is abundant. Adult channel catfish eat a variety of natural foods, including insects, snails, crayfish, plant material and small fish. They will grow very well eating floating fish feed.