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Is it best to fish for catfish at night?

Asked: Lucas Olsen, Last Updated:

Night fishing is better largely because summer catfish move from deeper water to shallows to feed at night, making them easier to find and catch. Whiskerfish and their prey are more comfortable in shallow, near-shore environs when the sun is down.

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