Top fish species at South Patoka River

Blue catfish
Blue catfish
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Blue catfish

32 in · 30 lb

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General info

South Patoka River is a stream located in Pike County, Indiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish.

Location

38°17′19.1″N 87°10′29.4″W
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Fishing regulations at South Patoka River, IN

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 Indiana 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 Blue catfish as of May 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Blue catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

Aggregate

10

Blue catfish regulations for streams are as follows:

daily bag limit = unlimited

Very good

Ictalurus furcatus

Regulations for

38°17′19.1″N 87°10′29.4″W
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Somerville

11.0 miles away

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12.4 miles away

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13.1 miles away

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14.6 miles away

Jasper

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Petersburg

15.2 miles away

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17.4 miles away

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17.9 miles away

Saint Anthony

19.0 miles away

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20.5 miles away

St. Meinrad

20.7 miles away

Chrisney

20.8 miles away

Princeton

22.4 miles away

Alfordsville

22.4 miles away

Celestine

22.4 miles away

Haubstadt

22.5 miles away

Birdseye

26.0 miles away

Grandview

26.4 miles away

Hatfield

26.8 miles away

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FAQ about South Patoka River fishing

the South Patoka River is a stream located in Pike County, Indiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°17′19.1″N 87°10′29.4″W
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