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Catfish (trophy: channel ≥28"; blue/flathead ≥35") fishing rules in KY

Catfish (trophy: channel ≥28"; blue/flathead ≥35")catfish

KY sets official Catfish (trophy: channel ≥28"; blue/flathead ≥35") bag limits, size limits, and season dates. See the current numbers below.

Verified June 7, 2026 · Official source →

Reviewed

Length

trophy thresholds

Daily bag

Possession

Season

Year-round

Other species in KY

Largemouth/smallmouth bass Walleye/sauger & hybrids Muskellunge Crappie (black & white)

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