Catfish in Maryland
4 species documented in Maryland, alongside live conditions on the state’s 8 gauged waters.
Recorded species
Documented in Maryland
Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
663 records
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
660 records
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
209 records
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
28 records
Bars compare how many records exist, which reflects survey effort as much as fish populations. Read them as evidence the species is present, not as a ranking of the fishing.
Live conditions
Biggest Maryland waters right now
| River | Drainage | Flow | Temp | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac River | 9,651 sq mi | 1,600 cfs | 64°F | 54 min ago |
| Susquehanna River | 27,100 sq mi | 12,000 cfs | — | 14 min ago |
| Monocacy River | 961 sq mi | 145 cfs | 63°F | 1h ago |
| Patuxent River | 348 sq mi | 107 cfs | — | 1h ago |
| Youghiogheny River | 295 sq mi | 149 cfs | 60°F | 1h ago |
| North Branch Potomac River | 877 sq mi | 391 cfs | — | 34 min ago |
| Patapsco River | 312 sq mi | 40.4 cfs | — | 49 min ago |
| Choptank River | 113 sq mi | 17.0 cfs | 59°F | 34 min ago |