Channel Catfish is recorded in 6 of the 10 spots within 75 minutes of Mansfield. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Channel Catfish peaks around Mansfield in May, June, July, and August. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Channel Catfish near Mansfield
1. Clear Fork Reservoir
Clear Fork Reservoir is a 17-minute drive from downtown Mansfield. Launch at Clear Fork Reservoir - Marina, the public ramp on Clear Fork Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 8 mi). Public access on Clear Fork Reservoir: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 25 ft. Recorded here: Muskellunge, Gizzard Shad, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass.
2. Knox Lake
Knox Lake is a 28-minute drive from downtown Mansfield. Launch at Knox Lake - North Shore Ramp, the public ramp on Knox Lake closest to downtown (≈ 16.9 mi). Public access on Knox Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 26 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, and Channel Catfish.
3. Portage Lakes
Portage Lakes is a 67-minute drive from downtown Mansfield. Launch at Portage Lakes State Park - Turkeyfoot, the public ramp on Portage Lakes closest to downtown (≈ 52.5 mi). Public access on Portage Lakes: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 34 ft. Recorded here: Spottail Shiner, Common Carp, Redear, and Largemouth Bass.
4. Chippewa Lake
Chippewa Lake is a 52-minute drive from downtown Mansfield. Surveyed depths reach 25 ft. Recorded here: White Perch, Goldfish, Grass Carp, and Common Carp.
5. Rex Lake
Rex Lake is a 72-minute drive from downtown Mansfield. Public access on Rex Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 61 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Redear, Largemouth Bass, and Channel Catfish.
6. Springfield Lake
Springfield Lake is a 70-minute drive from downtown Mansfield. Launch at Springfield Lake - Springfield Ramp, the public ramp on Springfield Lake closest to downtown (≈ 59 mi). Public access on Springfield Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 30 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Walleye, and Largemouth Bass.
