Top fish species at McGill Run

Channel catfish
Channel catfish
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General info

McGill Run is a stream located in Athens County, Ohio, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish.

Location

39°12′11.1″N 81°45′1.5″W
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Fishing regulations at McGill Run, OH

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 Ohio 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

Memorable

1 > 28

Measurement

Total Length
No minimum size limit.
No bag limit for channel catfish under 28 inches. Bag limit of 1 channel catfish 28-inches or larger.
Hoover Reservoir; bag limit = 4 fish split limit; 3 fish less than 18-inches and 1 fish 28-inches or longer may be harvested. None may be taken between 18-inches and 28-inches.
For additional site-specific regulations, see Ohio Division of Wildlife Fishing Regulations.

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

39°12′11.1″N 81°45′1.5″W
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20.7 miles away

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22.3 miles away

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FAQ about McGill Run fishing

the McGill Run is a stream located in Athens County, Ohio, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°12′11.1″N 81°45′1.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the McGill Run by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the McGill Run are:
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