Flathead Catfish

Liverpool, Texas, and the nearby Brazos River offer a solid opportunity to tangle with flathead catfish. The Brazos provides the deep, murky waters these nocturnal predators prefer. The warmer months, from late spring through summer, are the most productive times to target them. Live bait, such as perch or sunfish, is your best bet. Focus on areas with structure, like submerged logs or deep holes, especially near bends in the river. While boat access is available at some private ramps, bank fishing is possible near the FM 2004 bridge. Be prepared for a potentially long wait, as flatheads are ambush predators. The Brazos near Liverpool holds flatheads of varying sizes, with the potential for some truly impressive specimens exceeding 30 pounds.