Channel Catfish is recorded in 13 of the 14 spots within 75 minutes of Youngstown. 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 Youngstown in May, June, July, and August. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Channel Catfish near Youngstown
1. Mosquito Creek Lake
Mosquito Creek Lake is a 21-minute drive from downtown Youngstown. Launch at Mosquito Creek - Corps of Engineers Ramp (RTE 305), the public ramp on Mosquito Creek Lake closest to downtown (≈ 15 mi). Public access on Mosquito Creek Lake: 10 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 26 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Walleye.
2. Lake Milton
Lake Milton is a 22-minute drive from downtown Youngstown. Launch at Lake Milton State Park - Miller Landing, the public ramp on Lake Milton closest to downtown (≈ 16.7 mi). Public access on Lake Milton: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 36 ft. Recorded here: Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Walleye, and Channel Catfish.
3. Berlin Lake
Berlin Lake is a 33-minute drive from downtown Youngstown. Launch at Berlin Reservoir Wildlife Ramp, the public ramp on Berlin Lake closest to downtown (≈ 19.1 mi). Public access on Berlin Lake: 4 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Muskellunge, Grass Carp, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass.
4. Michael J Kirwan Reservoir
Michael J Kirwan Reservoir is a 33-minute drive from downtown Youngstown. Launch at West Branch State Park - East Ramp, the public ramp on Michael J Kirwan Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 22.9 mi). Public access on Michael J Kirwan Reservoir: 4 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 55 ft. Recorded here: Sauger, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Muskellunge.
5. Guilford Lake
Guilford Lake is a 46-minute drive from downtown Youngstown. Launch at Guilford Lake State Park - Campground Side, the public ramp on Guilford Lake closest to downtown (≈ 23.7 mi). Public access on Guilford Lake: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 24 ft. Recorded here: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Sunshine Bass.
6. Mogadore Reservoir
Mogadore Reservoir is a 44-minute drive from downtown Youngstown. Launch at Mogadore Boat House, the public ramp on Mogadore Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 36.3 mi). Public access on Mogadore Reservoir: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 25 ft. Recorded here: Muskellunge, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Warmouth.
