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All catfish species will start there spawning period when the water temperature is between 75 degrees Fahrenheit and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The length of the spawning period will vary depending on the regional location. The spawn will be triggered by the length of day light which catfish can sense from their pineal gland, and as the water temperature gets to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The length of light in combination with the water temperature guarantees that the catfish eggs will not be laid to early. The catfish spawn can happen as early as april in the deep south, or as late as August in the north.

The spawn will not effect your bait fishing efforts. During the spawn period all species of catfish are still active. Because the spawning period is so long for catfish not all catfish will spawn at the same time so their still plenty of good eating or large catfish to catch with your special catfish baits.

To begin the spawn the male catfish will seek a hole at the bottom or a pocket in the bank. Catfish will also spawn in hollow sunken logs