Clear Lake touts another lake record – this time a Channel Catfish pushing 45 pounds

February 24, 2026

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Vince Mack channel catfish — BIG MACK ATTACK –Vince Mack of Sacramento poses with the Clear Lake record channel catfish weighing in a 44 pounds, 10 ounces. Photo courtesy of Captain Steve Johnson.

Clear Lake has become THE location for catfish aficionados with Clear Lake Channel Catfish Classic with a guaranteed $8000 first place prize out of a potential prize pool of $20,000 on April 26-28 followed by the three-day Clearlake Oaks – Glenhaven Business Association Catfish Derby on May 15-17, a Clear Lake staple for over 40 years.
It’s clear that recreational fishing for trophy whiskerfish will continue to grow in popularity.

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