Channel Catfish Spawning Boxes

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Channel Catfish Spawning Boxes

Since 1992, Kinzua Fish & Wildlife Association has put 76 Channel Cat Nesting Boxes in the reservoir, although the earlier ones were not built the same as the newer version. For a look at the complete history of Catfish Nesting boxes, click here.

 

Channel Catfish Nesting Box

Click on the entrance hole and see what happens!

The entrance to a CCSB. The openings are pointed away from shore, then the boxes are weighted with rocks and/or cement blocks. The cats like to back into the dark opening to lay their eggs.

Plans (Courtesy of PFBC)

Note: We omitted the costly patio blocks specified in PFBC's plans. We'll keep you posted on the success of our method.

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  04/26/07