Channel Catfishing at Buddy Holly

Today's fishing took us to the east and north sides of town.  We couldn't get anything to bite at Mackenzie, so we went to the Buddy Holly Recreation Area.  It was a very successful trip with about 11 channel catfish and one small carp between myself and my daughter.

Channel catfish are very easily distinguished from flat head / mud catfish and blue catfish.  They have a curved anal fin, a forked tailfin, and very distinctive spots on their bodies.  Here are some photos.

It was all catch and release for us today.  My compliments to the City of Lubbock on a beautiful park, fishing, and recreation area.  The Lord blessed us with a beautiful day. I hope you were able to get out and enjoy it!