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The Kankakee River in Indiana is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. It is known for its diverse fish species including smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and kayaking. Fishing tips include using live bait such as minnows or worms and fishing near log jams and deeper pools. The best time of year to visit is during the spring and fall when the weather is cooler, with average temperatures ranging from 50-70°F.
The blue catfish is considered an excellent food and game fish. It prefers clean, swift-moving waters where it feeds primarily on fish and crayfish. It is a strong, well-toned fish with a fine, delicate flavor. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: The blue catfish, the channel catfish, and the white catfish are the only three catfishes in the U.S.A. that have distinctly forked tails, setting them apart from the bullheads and the flathead catfish, which have squarish or slightly emarginate tails. The blue catfish can be distinguished from the channel and white catfish by its noticeably longer anal fin, which has a more even depth and a straighter edge than in the other two species. There are 30-36 rays in the fin, versus 24-30 rays in the channel catfish and 19-23 rays in the white catfish. Internally, the blue catfish can be identified by the fact that it has three chambers in the swim bladder, whereas the channel catfish has two chambers. All three forked tail species may be almost uniformly pale blue or silvery in color, though white catfish may show a more distinct difference between the bluish black and white belly. Channel catfish frequently have spots.
MIDDLE FORK ANDERSON RIVER AT BRISTOW | 31cfs |
BIG CREEK NEAR WADESVILLE | 28cfs |
TRADEWATER RIVER AT OLNEY | 265cfs |
WABASH RIVER AT NEW HARMONY | 54800cfs |
OHIO RIVER AT CANNELTON DAM AT CANNELTON | 102000cfs |
PIGEON CREEK NEAR FORT BRANCH | 12cfs |
CANEY CREEK NEAR HORSE BRANCH | 419cfs |
Location | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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Mousetail Landing State Park | |||
Paris Landing State Park | |||
Anderson Road - J. Percy Priest Reservoir | |||
Boswell Landing | |||
Montgomery Bell State Park | |||
Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park |