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How long does it take for a catfish to die?

Asked: Baja S Charters,Cabo San Lucas, Last Updated:

15-18 hours. Some catfish have been known to live 15-18 hours out of the water and some won't make it even a few hours. However, in general, it is known that many catfish can make it several hours out of the water.

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