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At what temperature if any will the catfish eating habits be affected?

Asked: Denis Stoisin, Last Updated:

Do not feed when water temperature is above 90 degrees or below 45 degrees. It is usually best to feed catfish in late morning after dissolved oxygen levels have recovered from their low nighttime levels. Feed in shallow areas of the pond – three to four feet deep.

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