For generations, drifting across the lake on the soft summer breeze put catfish in the boat. Cross Lake, just North of Shreveport is where I was introduced to drift fishing for catfish.

Drifting for channel cat is a very effective presentation in most lakes. It allows you to find concentrations of fish more quickly than still fishing and if you think catfish will not hit a moving ...

"Drift fishermen would take two to six pound catfish easily in both lakes," he said. "Storm Lake is better for larger fish but they both probably have about the same numbers.

Alex Ruff, 17, of Tahlequah holds a 9.6-pound blue catfish he caught on Fort Gibson Lake early Thursday morning. KELLY BOSTIAN/Tulsa World KELLY BOSTIAN World Outdoors Writer ...

According to recently retired fisheries biologist Harry Wight, Rend Lake probably rates second among the Corps lakes for channel catfish. He said some of the best fishing can be found during the ...

Headed to Santee Cooper Lakes in search of catfish? Don't forget about the panfish, as well.

Apr. 10—AUSTIN — Spring has returned and that means it's time for catfish angling at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Neighborhood Fishin' lakes across the state. The program ...