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Flathead catfish

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General info

East Branch Whitewater River is a stream located in Butler County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Marion County, Kansas. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Flathead catfish.

Location

38°02′26.5″N 96°56′4.3″W
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Fishing regulations at East Branch Whitewater River, 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 4th, 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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38°02′26.5″N 96°56′4.3″W
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23.1 miles away

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24.0 miles away

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25.6 miles away

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26.5 miles away

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26.8 miles away

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27.5 miles away

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27.6 miles away

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27.8 miles away

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31.5 miles away

Wichita

33.0 miles away

Maize

34.1 miles away

Rose Hill

34.3 miles away

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FAQ about East Branch Whitewater River fishing

the East Branch Whitewater River is a stream located in Butler County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Marion County, Kansas. Its coordinates are:
38°02′26.5″N 96°56′4.3″W
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