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Bluegill

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Longear sunfish

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Channel catfish

13 in · 1 lb

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General info

Clear Fork Little Muskingum River is a stream located in Monroe County, Ohio, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Bluegill, and Longear sunfish.

Location

39°39′20.4″N 81°14′53″W
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Fishing regulations at Clear Fork Little Muskingum River, 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 April 29th, 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°39′20.4″N 81°14′53″W
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Cities nearby

Lewisville

7.9 miles away

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9.6 miles away

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10.1 miles away

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11.2 miles away

Matamoras

13.4 miles away

Friendly

13.9 miles away

Lowell

16.3 miles away

Paden City

17.0 miles away

Beallsville

17.5 miles away

Belle Valley

18.8 miles away

Hannibal

19.9 miles away

New Martinsville

20.8 miles away

Middlebourne

21.3 miles away

Quaker City

21.9 miles away

Senecaville

22.3 miles away

Pleasant City

23.2 miles away

Barnesville

23.4 miles away

Lore City

25.3 miles away

Cumberland

25.7 miles away

Bethesda

26.6 miles away

Powhatan Point

27.3 miles away

Fairview

27.8 miles away

Old Washington

28.4 miles away

Glencoe

31.3 miles away

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FAQ about Clear Fork Little Muskingum River fishing

the Clear Fork Little Muskingum River is a stream located in Monroe County, Ohio, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°39′20.4″N 81°14′53″W
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