What's a good keeper size for channel cats? I did a search on the these forums but didn't see anything specific. I typically fish on Palestine so no minimum limit size. Hoping to go out within the next few days to put a few in the freezer. Thanks...

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For blue and channel catfish, no minimum length. Daily bag and possession limit = 50 blue and channel catfish in any combination, of which no more than 5 may be 20 inches or longer. For flathead catfish, minimum length=18 inches and daily bag=5.

I personally only keep channel or blue cats from 12 to 16 inches or 1 to 3 pounds.

With a daily and possession limit of 50 fish, you can put a lot in the freezer quick. If you find them and get them to bite that is.

From my experience the channels tend to be around 12" to 16" long on Palestine. 15" to 18" is a good keeper size to me. I have been known to eat 12" channels too. The little ones can sure fin your hands if your not careful handling them.

I hear ya on being careful, those small one are dangerous with their fins. You been out on Palestine much lately? I think I might try using some punch bait on a trebel.

I release all under 14".
14" seems to be the smallest size I can easily filet with my electric knife and still get a nice filet for the grease. I never caught a Channel over 9 lbs so that has to be the biggest I would keep.

I like the 1-3 pounders. I can get my hand around their head and have a good hold while I fillet. Bigger sometimes are hard to hold.

Plus #1. One to three pound fish are the best for me!