A 0.2-hectare channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, catchout pond was operated for three fishing seasons to develop techniques beneficial to both angler and pond owner. During the first two seasons catfish were cage-reared to catchable size in the catchout pond and periodically released to replace fish caught by anglers. The larger and/or faster-growing catfish were more vulnerable to capture by hook-and-line angling than the smaller and/or slower growing individuals.