Channel Catfish

For catfish enthusiasts, Danbury, Texas, provides ample opportunity to tangle with channel catfish in the Brazos River and its surrounding waterways. The Brazos is renowned for its healthy catfish population. Summer is prime time, especially after a good rain, when catfish become more active and move into shallower water to feed. Use traditional catfish baits like stink bait, cut bait, or nightcrawlers, fished on the bottom with a Carolina rig or a three-way swivel. Look for areas with deep holes, submerged timber, or rocky structure. A local tip: fishing near the confluence of creeks and the Brazos can be particularly productive. Be aware of strong currents in the main river channel, and use appropriately heavy weights to keep your bait on the bottom. Access to the Brazos is available at several public access points, but be prepared for muddy banks and potential insect activity. Channel catfish in this region can reach impressive sizes, with fish over 10 pounds being relatively common.