Average Catfish Weight: A Species-by-Species Guide

There are many different species of catfish, and their weights can vary greatly. For example, the smallest species of catfish, the dwarf corydoras, typically weighs less than an ounce, while the largest species of catfish, the Mekong giant catfish, can weigh up to 650 pounds. Here are some average weights of common species of catfish:

- Channel Catfish: 2-10 lbs

- Blue Catfish: 5-100 lbs

- Flathead Catfish: 5-100 lbs

- White Catfish: 2-10 lbs

- Bullhead Catfish: 1-5 lbs