Boise fisherman catches 32-inch channel catfish, sets state record

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — A Boise fisherman caught a 32-inch channel catfish May 16 out of the Snake River.

Scott Turner was fishing the Snake River in Canyon county when he caught this monster 32-inch catfish.

It barely passed the previous 31-inch record set in 2018 by James Stackhouse.

Scott now holds the catch/release records for both the channel catfish and flathead catfish.

Channel catfish can be found in the Snake River, Brownlee Reservoir, and Lake Walcott. Catfish also live in many lakes and reservoirs, making them a great fishing opportunity for anglers across the state.

While some populations reproduce naturally, many lakes and ponds are stocked with catfish to provide consistent numbers of fish, according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Fishing usually turns on in late spring when water temperatures rise above 60 degrees and catfish feed aggressively ahead of the spawning season. Catfish like much warmer water than trout, making them a good option for summertime fishing.

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