What the catfish are eating at Bartlett
Arizona Fishing
Nov 14, 2023 11:18:56 #
prjmack1
Loc: Fountain Hills AZ
Last night I was fishing for cats at Lake Bartlett (Flats) and caught a few. One of them (22 inch, 3.75 pounds) had a very extended belly which caused me to investigate what was "inside." When I opened him up, I found two full-size hotdogs and enough corn to feed a small family. I had been fishing with stink baits but probably should have used hot dogs ... although from this one's insides, he seemed to have been good at stealing them ...
Nov 14, 2023 14:23:28 #
You were wise to examine the stomach of catfish. However, I believe they will eat almost anything. For bigger cats, you can use perch or sunfish as big as your hand, and chicken guts or other parts work. ONE thing you might remember is the big ones usually feed at night, or early in the AM, like 2 or 3 A.M. Just Sayin...RJS
Nov 14, 2023 18:06:11 #
Nov 16, 2023 09:36:49 #
Nov 16, 2023 10:43:28 #
prjmack1
Loc: Fountain Hills AZ
I usually go to the "Flats" but have also tried my luck at Rattlesnake Cove
Nov 16, 2023 10:45:35 #
Yes I’m ready for another good catfish fry, caught some good un’s up on Goldwater, also looking for trout and walleye
Nov 16, 2023 10:56:08 #
prjmack1
Loc: Fountain Hills AZ
Sincerely doubt you could catch trout or walleye at Bartlett from the shore. But there are plenty of catfish!
Nov 16, 2023 10:58:50 #
Using worms? My wife and I had a blast at willow springs lake, caught some nice trout, just a lil far to run to every weekend
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