11-12-2010, 07:48 AM
I found some good info on the channel cat species.
"Adults are generally found between 15 and 24 inches in length, with the maximum reported total length of 52 inches . The maximum published weight is 58 pounds. The maximum age is believed to be 22 years, however it is rare to find individuals over 15 years of age. Sexual maturity occurs at 2-6 years and 13-22 inches total length."
So, theoretically speaking. It is possible that there is a 15 year old, 4 foot long, 60lb catfish swimming around in Lake Mead. I bet he'd eat a 5lb carp like an hors d'oeuvre.![[Image: happy.gif]](http://www.bigfishtackle.com/images/gforum/happy.gif)
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"Adults are generally found between 15 and 24 inches in length, with the maximum reported total length of 52 inches . The maximum published weight is 58 pounds. The maximum age is believed to be 22 years, however it is rare to find individuals over 15 years of age. Sexual maturity occurs at 2-6 years and 13-22 inches total length."
So, theoretically speaking. It is possible that there is a 15 year old, 4 foot long, 60lb catfish swimming around in Lake Mead. I bet he'd eat a 5lb carp like an hors d'oeuvre.
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