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Rush Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species at Rush Creek

Blue catfish
Blue catfish
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General info

Rush Creek is a stream located in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States. It is also intersecting with Carter County, Kentucky. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish.

Location

38°18′58.7″N 82°46′52.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Rush 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 Blue catfish as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Blue catfish

Seasons

Open

Memorable

1 > 35

Measurement

Total Length

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

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

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Ictalurus furcatus

Regulations for

38°18′58.7″N 82°46′52.8″W
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FAQ about Rush Creek fishing

the Rush Creek is a stream located in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States. It is also intersecting with Carter County, Kentucky. Its coordinates are:
38°18′58.7″N 82°46′52.8″W
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