Top fish species at Shoal Branch

Channel catfish
Channel catfish
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General info

Shoal Branch is a stream located in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish.

Location

38°15′48.6″N 82°25′34.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Shoal Branch, WV

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in West Virginia can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Channel catfish as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

4
No size limit. Possession limit = 16 channel catfish.

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

38°15′48.6″N 82°25′34.4″W
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Cities nearby

Wayne

2.5 miles away

Lavalette

4.2 miles away

Prichard

9.8 miles away

Huntington

10.2 miles away

Ceredo

11.5 miles away

Burlington

11.5 miles away

Chesapeake

11.6 miles away

Pea Ridge

12.0 miles away

Salt Rock

12.1 miles away

Barboursville

12.1 miles away

Proctorville

12.3 miles away

West Hamlin

12.6 miles away

Kenova

12.8 miles away

Fort Gay

13.5 miles away

South Point

13.7 miles away

Catlettsburg

14.4 miles away

Louisa

14.8 miles away

Cannonsburg

16.9 miles away

Lesage

17.0 miles away

Hamlin

17.3 miles away

Ashland

18.0 miles away

Athalia

18.3 miles away

Coal Grove

20.0 miles away

Harts

22.6 miles away

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FAQ about Shoal Branch fishing

the Shoal Branch is a stream located in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°15′48.6″N 82°25′34.4″W
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