Converting your text files into excel files can save you time because the data will be divided into separate columns, making the information easy to distinguish and manage. 1  Start Excel.  View all readable text files. 1  From the File menu, select Open. 2  From the Files of type, select Text Files.  Click the Office button.
In Northern CA the major lakes with catfish include Bucks Lake, Clear Lake, Clear Lake Reservoir, Folsom Lake, Lake Almanor, Lake Berryessa, Lake Combie, Lake Mendocino, Lake Oroville, Lake Shasta, Los Vaqueros Reservoir, New Bullards Bar Reservoir, Trinity Lake and Whiskeytown Lake.
Channel Catfish Location: Channel catfish can be found in small to large lakes across the state as well as most river systems. Night fishing is very popular for catfish. In larger reservoirs, look for channel catfish near creek channels in the summer. In smaller lakes, channel catfish can be found most everywhere, but may congregate near creek inflows Baits/Lures: Channel catfish are scavengers and a variety of baits will work.