Me and two friends of mine fished a very good friend of mines ranch ponds this past week. Caught some very nice Channel Cats. All were released with the exception of a few of the smaller ones, that were kept for the frying pan. We fished two of three ponds on the ranch and caught about 30 fish . The depth of the ponds is about 10 to 12 feet deep. The ponds are in good condition but could use a couple of good soakings of rain. Catching some nice fish on some super ponds. It just don't get any better!

Oh yea! My friends goddaughter Katie arrived with her best friend Courtney. Katie caught her personal best catfish. Great seeing young ladies who love the outdoors and enjoy fishing!

Really nice Channels!!!

Good times! 👍🤠👍

Thanks Gone Fishin' and El Gato Azul for the replies. Good times for sure.

Well done Chuck!

Good job

That looks like a lot of fun right there.

Good stuff !

That is pretty awesome Banker

Thanks Pop r, little wheel, Barry, Dry Creek 3189, and Serj5150, for the replies. It's a blast to catch some nice Channels in well managed ponds. The fights are awesome.

awesome !!

Sweet pescado pics! healthy looking cats

Thanks UGLYSHCTIC and Leedeez for the replies.

Man the belly on that last one your friend got! Those are some great channels.

Thanks mrbelvetron for the reply! Those fish do get fed pretty good.

Looks like you guys had an awesome day. Those channels have some shoulders. Also congratulations Katie on catching your PB!



Side Note: Are those ponds spring fed?

Thanks Curtis for the reply. The ponds are not spring fed. The ponds are located in low areas of the ranch and get plenty of runoff water during a heavy rain. Usually a inch of rain charges them up. Two inches of rain fills them up.

Thanks Chuck. Your friend has a very nice place.

Great post Chuck. Love seeing those young ladies having a great time. What could be better than catching some big Channel Cat's and enjoy being in the outdoors. Your friend has a piece of heaven.


Side Note: Does your friend feed the fish? If so how often?

Thanks Gitter for the reply. My friend feeds those fish three times a week!

Thanks Chuck. He has some BIG ONES for sure. Good place to hear a drag pulling.

Yes Sir, your drag does get a good work out, especially if you are using an ultralight!

man that looks like a "dream come true" day of fishing!

Thanks Road Trip for the reply!