When do catfish become active ?

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Originally Posted by Mcgiiver

Around what dates do catfish become active for catching in streams and lakes in central NJ?

A giant bullhead broke my line and stole my rig in a Central Jersey Lake in early January this year.

[FASTEDDIE29]

They are definitely active this time of year. Throw some shiners livers or hot dogs on bottom at the canal. You’ll get something.

[Bruce Litton]

A couple of times, 48 years ago, I crossed busy U.S. Highway 1 in Lawrence Township to fish worms on bottom while perched beside a bridge over the canal. Caught a couple of bullheads that way. I smelled the creosote or whatever they put on pilings. Right at the edge of the bridge.