Catfish in Minnesota
3 species documented in Minnesota, alongside live conditions on the state’s 29 gauged waters.
Recorded species
Documented in Minnesota
Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
6,471 records
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
1,804 records
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
157 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 Minnesota waters right now
| River | Drainage | Flow | Temp | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainy River | 21,200 sq mi | 25,600 cfs | — | 2908d ago |
| Mississippi River | 59,200 sq mi | 11,900 cfs | — | 52 min ago |
| Minnesota River | 16,200 sq mi | 3,710 cfs | — | 52 min ago |
| St. Croix River | 7,060 sq mi | 2,160 cfs | 62°F | 37 min ago |
| Red Lake River | 5,602 sq mi | 1,090 cfs | — | 1h ago |
| St. Louis River | 3,430 sq mi | 234 cfs | 58°F | 1h ago |
| Cannon River | 1,340 sq mi | 477 cfs | — | 37 min ago |
| Crow Wing River | 3,760 sq mi | 719 cfs | — | 52 min ago |
| Crow River | 2,640 sq mi | 409 cfs | — | 37 min ago |
| Blue Earth River | 2,410 sq mi | 1,120 cfs | — | 22 min ago |