Catfish in Texas
4 species documented in Texas, alongside live conditions on the state’s 125 gauged waters.
Recorded species
Documented in Texas
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
27,896 records
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
13,719 records
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
3,332 records
Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
22 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 Texas waters right now
| River | Drainage | Flow | Temp | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red River | 47,268 sq mi | 2,160 cfs | 78°F | 2h ago |
| Brazos River | 45,606 sq mi | 1,900 cfs | 89°F | 17 min ago |
| Colorado River | 42,307 sq mi | 1,320 cfs | — | 1h ago |
| Pecos River | 42,169 sq mi | 61.7 cfs | 75°F | 32 min ago |
| Canadian River | 22,866 sq mi | 28.4 cfs | — | 47 min ago |
| Trinity River | 17,468 sq mi | 1,410 cfs | 80°F | 17 min ago |
| Nueces River | 16,684 sq mi | 1.9 cfs | — | 1h ago |
| Guadalupe River | 10,280 sq mi | 652 cfs | — | 47 min ago |
| Sabine River | 9,329 sq mi | 829 cfs | — | 47 min ago |
| Double Mountain Fork Brazos River | 9,003 sq mi | 12.6 cfs | — | 376d ago |