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Diamond Channel Catfish location (GRR) - Call of the Wild: The Angler

You can score yourself a Diamond Channel Catfish with this hotspot in Golden Ridge Reserve.

Bill Lavoy

February 28, 2024 3:20 PM

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The Channel Catfish is one of the more sought-after fish in Golden Ridge Reserve. Many players struggle to catch them reliably, let alone land the elusive Diamond. In this guide, I’ll put you on a Diamond Channel Catfish location that holds Diamonds of other species as well, making it a legitimate hot spot in Call of the Wild: The Angler.

Diamond Channel Catfish location

Diamond Channel Catfish can be caught just past the bridge at the Tight End Trailhead in Golden Ridge Reserve. This spot is also a bona fide Diamond Tiger Muskie location, so a trip up here could be worth your while.

If you’re targeting Diamond Channel Catfish, try a #1 hook size with Cheese as your bait. This can be either via float fishing or via bottom fishing, as both will work. In terms of traits, Channel Catfish tend to feed more at night, and like to sit near the bottom. For this reason, bottom fishing is a great option. If you do go float fishing, however, ensure that your bait is lowered so that it reaches deeper into the water for better results.

The #1 hook size will see you catch some Gold Channel Catfish as well as Diamonds, but that should be a minor inconvenience that most players won’t mind. It’s purely done so that you don’t sit without a bite for hours on end, as Diamonds of any species can be elusive even if you do everything correctly. If you opt to go with Leeches for bait instead of Cheese (and the #1 hook size), you could run into a Diamond Walleye as well. Just remember that Channel Catfish like Cheese more than anything else.

Some of the information in this guide was confirmed using The Angler’s help sheet. If you haven’t checked out that resource, be sure to do so, and check out our Call of the Wild: The Angler topic right here on Shacknews.

Bill Lavoy

Managing Editor

Bill, who is also known as Rumpo, is a lifelong gamer and Toronto Maple Leafs fan. He made his mark early in his career through guide writing and a deep understanding of editorial SEO. He enjoys putting in the work to create a great content, be it a wild feature or grinding out an in-depth collectible guide. Tweet him @RumpoPlays if you have a question or comment about one of his articles.