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Flathead catfish

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Chain pickerel

26 in · 4 lb 2 oz

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Flathead catfish

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Bluegill

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General info

Yates Mill Creek is a stream located in Washington County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish, Chain pickerel, and Bluegill.

Location

30°41′12.1″N 85°51′11.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Yates Mill Creek, FL

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 Florida 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 Flathead catfish as of May 7th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Flathead catfish

Seasons

Open
No minimum size limit. No bag limit. No closed season. It is illegal to introduce any nonnative fish or any other nonnative organism into the waters of the state. No live nonnative fish, except variable platys and fathead minnows (aka Missouri minnows), may be transported to or between waters for use as bait.
Very good

Pylodictis olivaris

Regulations for

30°41′12.1″N 85°51′11.2″W
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FAQ about Yates Mill Creek fishing

the Yates Mill Creek is a stream located in Washington County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
30°41′12.1″N 85°51′11.2″W
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