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Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
Europe's largest freshwater fish. Specimen fish in commercial lakes.
Habitat
Commercial lakes, pits
Diet
Fish, pellets, meat baits
Average Size
20–60 lb
Max Size
100+ lb
Best Seasons
summerautumn
Best Baits
pelletsboiliesfish baits
Best Methods
ledgeringfloat fishing
Recommended tackle for Wels Catfish
Most UK anglers targeting wels catfish use setups like these — available in our shop.
Hooks & terminal tackle
UK Regulations
Venue-specific rules. Often catch-and-release.
Where to catch Wels Catfish in the UK
Linear Fisheries
Oxfordshire · South East
Ringstead Ash Pond
Northamptonshire · South East
Anglers Paradise
Devon · South West
Furnace Mill Fishery
Worcestershire · West Midlands
White Springs Fishery
Pembrokeshire · Wales
Makins Fishery
Warwickshire · West Midlands