![]() “Whether you are jugging or using rod and reel, you can expect some good fishing for catfish.”Īccording to Knuth, Chaonia Landing in the middle section of the lake and Redman Access on the lower part of the lake are good places to put your boat in and begin your quest for catfish. “I expect the channel catfishing at Wappapello to be as good as it has been for the last few years,” Knuth says. ![]() Because Wappapello is a shallow floodplain lake, most jug-fishermen set their hooks about 2 to 5 feet below the jug in coves or on the face of the dam. Many anglers like to jug-fish for channels. There are numerous catfish tourneys across the United States, and some of the best ones are right here in Missouri! For example, some “catfishing boats” can be 24 feet long and come complete with high-tech electronics and enormous live wells with price tags of $60,000.Ĭatfishing has even become all the rage in fishing tournaments. Boat manufacturers and tackle dealers know this and are now catering specifically to catfish anglers. It’s likely the same is true of Missouri. The catfish is the third-most popular game fish nationally, behind only panfish and black bass. ![]() But as catfishing’s popularity has grown, the tackle and boat manufacturers and fishermen are now showing these whiskered game fish, and the anglers who pursue them, the respect that they deserve. They are plentiful in most bodies of water, and they offer some delicious table fare.ĭespite their abundance and savory flavor, catfish and catfishermen were often snubbed by other anglers and by the fishing industry itself. ![]() Catfish are one of the most sought-after game fish in Missouri and across much of the United States. ![]()
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