Guided Catfishing Trips on the Schuylkill River
Schuylkill River Catfishing
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Schuylkill River Catfishing Info
Many anglers love Schuylkill River Catfishing in the Greater Philadelphia Area. At Top Water Trips, we are offering At Night Guided Catfishing Trips from our Boat in the Chester/Montgomery County Areas. Below this section, we wanted to mention a few things we have noticed for the Schuylkill River that help us to get on Flathead Catfish on the Schuylkill River
What we suggest for Bait-
To keep it obvious & simple; Chicken Livers for Channel Catfish & Live Sunfish for the Flatheads. There are definitely plenty of other baits you can use but this is what we prefer… We like Live Sunfish between 4-7 inches in size. We find that Cut bait doesn’t work nearly as well as live bait for Flathead Catfish, especially the Big Flatheads. We also like to have a smaller action rod hanging off the back with any assortment of smelly, raw, high scent bait so we can get on some Channel Cat Action while we wait for the bigger Schuylkill River flatheads to find our live Sunfish.
So, depending on your setup, what you prefer, and what you’re looking for out of a night fishing trip with us or by yourself, take all of this info with that in mind and filter it through your own preferences.
Where-
Depending on the area you are in there are a variety of places you can Catfish on the Schuylkill River. If you are looking for Bank Fishing Opportunities check out the Lock 60 Recreation Area for Parking. The are many places along the Schuylkill River trail that can often provide an opportunity to fish. But, look for deeper & slower sections of the river and avoid riffles and fast water. For Eastern Berks County areas there is a nice population of Channel Catfish & some Flatheads in a number of Areas along Rt 724 from Pottstown-Birdsboro-Exeter.
Finally, for the Reading, Pa area the best opportunity is going to be launching from Eplers Landing not far from Route 222 & Route 183. The closer you get to the City you can get the more likely you are to find Giant Flatheads. Of course, keep in mind, where the boat launches are & if the access permits for safe boating or bank fishing at night.
So, keep these base-level & intro suggestions in mind and if you are looking to book a trip give us a Call at 484-335-8883 and/or Email at Topwatertrips@gmail.com
Catfishing Trip Details & Info
Please Call Ahead for Availability-Booking a Catfishing Trip Requires Confirmation on available Dates/Time Slots because we typically have early AM trips booked the next morning. So, we want to make sure we have proper time between bookings as Catfishing Trips run very late into the evening!
When: We typically meet at Sunset, so depending on the Time of Year it will typically range from 7-8:30 PM. Late August, September, & Early October are our favorite times as they start feeding up for Winter. Additionally, Spring can also be a very productive time for Catfish
Where: Most often we will meet at Black Rock Boat Launch in Phoenixville
What to Bring: Feel free to bring any preferred drinks, snacks, or gear you would like. We can and do typically provide all necessary rods, gear & tackle. For the cooler months, we suggest Warm Clothes; long sleeves or a jacket and long pants. Definitely bring Bug Spray as well!
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Catfishing Trips
From: $285.00
Book a Night-Time Catfishing Trip on the Schuylkill River. Book up to 2 People & Fish from the Boat for Channel & Flathead Catfish. Check out the Bottom of the Page for Additional Details on Where, When, & What to Bring.
Please Call Ahead for Availability-Booking Requires Confirmation on available Dates/Time Slots because we typically have early AM trips booked the next morning. So, we want to make we get enough sleep between bookings as Catfishing Trips run very late into the evening!
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Catfishing Trip Details & Info
When: We typically meet at Sunset, so depending on the Time of Year it will typically range from 7-8:30 PM. Late August, September, & Early October are our favorite times as they start feeding up for Winter. Spring can also be a very productive time for Catfish
Where: Most often we will meet at Black Rock Boat Launch in Phoenixville
What to Bring: Feel free to bring any preferred drinks, snacks, or gear you like. We can and do typically provide all necessary rods, gear, & tackle. For the cooler months, we suggest Warm Clothes; long sleeves or a jacket and long pants. Definitely bring Bug Spray as well!
Check Out our Other Trips & Trip Options
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