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Channel Catfish lakes in Pennsylvania

Channel Catfish lakes from PFBC's lists and surveys.

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On the PFBC Best Fishing Waters list (Nov 2024)

Recorded in a PFBC survey since 2016

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Sources: PFBC Best Fishing Waters lake layers (list of Nov 2024); PFBC biologist reports. Last data import Oct 5, 2026.