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Freshwater drum

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Flathead catfish

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General info

Contrary Creek is a stream located in Lee County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish and Freshwater drum.

Location

37°35′46.5″N 83°46′14.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Contrary Creek, KY

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 Kentucky 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 April 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Flathead catfish

Seasons

Open

Memorable

1 > 35

Measurement

Total Length

No bag limit on flathead catfish less than 35-inches total length. Possession limit no more than 2 flathead catfish over 35-inches total length.

Check the "Special Regula​tions​​" section of the fishing and boating guide for site specific regulations.

Very good

Pylodictis olivaris

Regulations for

37°35′46.5″N 83°46′14.2″W
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Beattyville

3.6 miles away

Booneville

9.9 miles away

Irvine

12.8 miles away

Campton

15.5 miles away

McKee

16.5 miles away

Stanton

17.9 miles away

Clay City

20.3 miles away

Annville

21.5 miles away

Jackson

21.6 miles away

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23.5 miles away

Hazel Green

23.9 miles away

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23.9 miles away

Jeffersonville

25.8 miles away

Frenchburg

26.0 miles away

Ezel

27.1 miles away

Berea

28.4 miles away

Richmond

30.0 miles away

Manchester

31.1 miles away

Livingston

31.9 miles away

Mount Sterling

33.8 miles away

East Bernstadt

33.9 miles away

West Liberty

35.3 miles away

Hyden

36.9 miles away

Combs

38.0 miles away

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FAQ about Contrary Creek fishing

the Contrary Creek is a stream located in Lee County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°35′46.5″N 83°46′14.2″W
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