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Chuck the Channel Catfish

Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
Chuck the Channel Catfish in Selkirk, Manitoba
Photo: Bluejaywpg, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Size25 ft long
Built1986
TypeGiant animals

Selkirk calls itself the catfish capital of North America, and Chuck, a fibreglass channel catfish about 25 feet long, celebrates that title. Built in 1986, the statue was repainted and repaired in 2024.

Where is Chuck the Channel Catfish?

Chuck the Channel Catfish is in Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada. The pin shows the town, so check the exact spot before you go.

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Where is Chuck the Channel Catfish?

Chuck the Channel Catfish is in Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada. The map pin marks the town, so check the exact spot before you drive. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

How big is Chuck the Channel Catfish?

25 ft long.

When was Chuck the Channel Catfish built?

Chuck the Channel Catfish dates from 1986.

What other giant roadside attractions are near Chuck the Channel Catfish?

The closest on our map are Komarno Mosquito in Komarno (about 30 miles away as the crow flies), Gimli Viking in Gimli (about 34 miles away as the crow flies), World's Largest Curling Rock in Arborg (about 55 miles away as the crow flies).

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