Conditions
: Grand River: Water Surface Temp: 75º
Water Level (Range): high
Water Type: muddy
Fish Reported:
Channel Catfish: Slow
Blue Catfish: Slow
Common Carp: Slow
Flathead Catfish: Slow
all species slow.
Reported by: Missouri Dept of Conservation
Hatches:
Patterns
Lures & Spinners
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Channel catfish are the most sought after fish on Grand River and its major
tributaries. Any type of cover or deep hole attracts channel catfish. Several
baits are effective depending on the time of year. Cut baits such as shad sides
or shad gizzards are especially effective in the late winter or early spring.
Crayfish, night crawlers, or commercially prepared baits are effective
throughout the rest of the year. Fishing with live bait such as goldfish, carp
or sunfish may produce a flathead or blue catfish weighing over 30 pounds. Large
catfish are caught throughout the river; however, the lower Grand is generally
considered trophy waters.