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Elm Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Kansas, United States

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Top fish species at Elm Creek

Channel catfish
Channel catfish
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Channel catfish

20 in · 2 lb

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General info

Elm Creek is a stream located in Butler County, Kansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish.

Location

37°44′7.2″N 96°57′54.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Elm Creek, KS

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 Kansas 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 3rd, 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

10

No size limit. No closed season.

Statewide in Impounded WIFA Waters: 2 fish daily creel limit.

For site-specific regulations that apply in specified reservoirs, state fishing lakes, and community lakes, see

Ictalurus punctatus

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37°44′7.2″N 96°57′54.2″W
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the Elm Creek is a stream located in Butler County, Kansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°44′7.2″N 96°57′54.2″W
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