Ever watched any of those crazy noodling videos online where people grabbed catfish with their bare hands and wondered, “is noodling legal in my state?”
Well, now you can instantly find out!
Is Noodling Legal Where I Live? [Check By State!]
Noodling for catfish may seem crazy, but it’s legal in some states…
Use the chart below and click on your state to find out instantly whether or not noodling for catfish or any other fish is legal in your state!
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Catching fish like this with your bare hands may seem crazy, but it’s possible when you noodle for catfish. We always tell people, “if you like the idea of sticking your hand into a dark hole, to see if something bites down hard on it, then you’ll love noodling!” Now that you know whether or not it’s legal in your state, would YOU try it?
When Fishing The Traditional Way Just Won’t Cut It…
Fishing with a rod, reel and bait… it’s a lot of fun. But, what if you used your hand for the bait!
That’s right, when you “noodle” for catfish, you’re sticking your hand into a hole and seeing if a catfish will bite, so you can pull it out!
If this sounds like a rush to you, and if noodling is legal where you live, then maybe you should try it for yourself!
You can learn more about the sport of noodling, and how to do it by clicking here!