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Hardhead Catfish fishing in Franklin County

4 rated shore spots in Franklin County hold hardhead catfish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

Hardhead Catfish forecast map for Franklin County

Every spot colored by how it fishes for hardhead catfish right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.

When to go

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Size, bag and season rules in Franklin County

No size, bag or season rule for hardhead catfish is on record here. Check with FWC before you keep one.

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Best hardhead catfish spots in Franklin County

1Battery Park Gorrie Fishing PierExcellent · 80Worth a tryCommon on cut bait; handle with care.2St. George Island Fishing Pier (Old Bridge)Excellent · 81Worth a tryCommon on bottom baits in warm months, especially at night.3Lafayette Park, ApalachicolaExcellent · 80Worth a tryCommon on shrimp, especially after dark; handle the spines with care.4Seafood Landing ParkExcellent · 81Worth a tryPlentiful on shrimp, especially after dark.
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Tactics for hardhead catfish

Top baits, best first

  1. Dead Shrimp
  2. Cut Mullet
  3. Squid Strips
  4. Scented Bait Strips

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Carolina Rig
  2. Double-Drop Bottom Rig

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