Fall catfishing

[WVKayakFisher]

I don't live in MD, but over here, September/October are great times to catch big cats as they start gorging for winter. Does this hold true in the shallower waters of, say, Mattawoman and those affilliated creeks and streams? I can probably squeeze in one more trip this year and I'd love to come get some big numbers and big fish.

[ronaultmtd]

Been my experience the Blue catfishing never stops at Mattawoman...Bushwood Wharf is different but similiar...caught cats at every month of the year at Mattawoman- drop a bottom bait most anywhere on the Mattawoman Creek and hang on...lots of 30(+) inch fish there...

[WVKayakFisher]

We did GREAT in June, less great in July but still decent. I haven't ever tried when the mats are thick like they are now, I guess you're punching regardless as they're in the gap beneath the mat?

[ronaultmtd]

On both sides of the Slavins ramp, in clear sight of the ramp...in the deeper pools I have caught 30(+) inch blue catfish...and released them to fight again...I like the smaller size cats to eat...release anything 30 inches and beyond...and there are some really big blue cats- they grow big...

[jhov02]

Any hints for VA launches? I've heard Occoquan is always hot but what about pohick or maybe further north like Belle Haven?


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[Rockchaser]

Any hints for VA launches? I've heard Occoquan is always hot but what about pohick or maybe further north like Belle Haven?


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Jones Point Park in Alexandria under the Wilson Bridge is good. There is a floating dock to launch from. Plenty of catfish, free to enter the park and it's open till 10:00 pm