The cats at Silverwood vary in size like 2 lbs. to 12 lbs and alot bigger. Sunfish, like bluegill or redear types. Use mealworms or bits of nightcrawlers (1 1/2 in. the biggest). Small hooks: size 6 or smaller. Catfish use size 2 hooks for nightcrawlers. You can fish for catfish from shore even at Silverwood (Cleghorn).