Title: Where to Go Fishing for Catfish in Minnesota | Gone Outdoors | Your Adventure Awaits
Headings: Where to Go Fishing for Catfish in Minnesota
Where to Go Fishing for Catfish in Minnesota
Types of Catfish
St. Croix River
The Minnesota River
The Mississippi River
Minnesota Lakes

Content: The state record for flathead catfish was caught in the St. Croix in 1970, a whopping 70-pound monster. On the St. Croix, 20-pound flatheads are not uncommon, with the best territory being by the bridges that span the river near the town of Stillwater. Public access to the river can also be sought in Afton, Lakeland, St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls, among others. The Minnesota River
The Minnesota River meanders across the southern part of the state, starting at Ortonville to the extreme west and ending just south of the city of Mankato in the southern middle of the state. The Minnesota state record for blue catfish was caught in the Minnesota River in 2002 and weighed just over 58 pounds. That may sound large, but the world record for the blue is 124 pounds. Because the Minnesota River is wide and has a fast-moving current, the river is an ideal habitat for blue catfish. Head for the 77 bridge off of Black Dog Road just outside of the Minnesota State Park for a great place to cast your line. The Mississippi River
The Mississippi River has its birthplace in the north center of Minnesota. Fisherman can find all types of game fish in the river, including the channel catfish.