Local fishing guide Steve Kite has seen an increased interest in catfishing in recent years. “Catfishing is really getting popular and has gained ground across the country in recent years,” he says. “It’s a fun type of fishing for less-experienced fishermen, and there’s plenty of good catfish in the reservoirs in the area.
Catfish like cooler water and now is the time for them to get more active and be found in different parts of area lakes and rivers.“The Tennessee River has one of the best catfisheries in the United States and a lot of my clients are amazed at how much fun it is.”
Catfish like cooler water and now is the time for them to get more active and be found in different parts of area lakes and rivers. “Much like bass, these catfish are smart and they follow the shad to feed on them,” explains Kite. “As water cools, the catfish will follow the shad into the bays and other shallow water.”
Fall is also a good time to fish for catfish because they are actively feeding to prepare for the winter. “Fall is much better because they are building up fat to get ready for the winter so they can survive to the spring and through the spawning season.”
TRY THESE TIPS FOR CATCHING CATFISH AS FALL BEGINS TO ARRIVE: