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Tackle, baits, spots and seasons — a full guide to catching Wels catfish.
Read the guide →Wednesday, August 5
The bite is strong — fish are active. Pressure is rising — activity tends to be more subdued.
Best time — 00:00–04:00 (nighttime activity).
Work the cover — snags, weed edges, hole entrances; retrieve the lure with pauses.
The water's turning murky — go with bright, noisy lures: catfish clonk with bait or large bottom bait.
No special gear needed — seasonal clothing will do. Winds will be strong — wind protection helps, and be careful if you're in a boat.
Worth going — it's a productive day.