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Flathead catfish

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Blue catfish

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General info

Oldham Branch is a stream located in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. It is also intersecting with Estill County, Kentucky. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish and Blue catfish.

Location

37°39′49.3″N 84°07′60″W
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Fishing regulations at Oldham Branch, 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 Flathead catfish as of April 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Flathead catfish

Seasons

Open

Memorable

1 > 35

Measurement

Total Length

No bag limit on flathead catfish less than 35-inches total length. Possession limit no more than 2 flathead 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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Pylodictis olivaris

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37°39′49.3″N 84°07′60″W
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FAQ about Oldham Branch fishing

the Oldham Branch is a stream located in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. It is also intersecting with Estill County, Kentucky. Its coordinates are:
37°39′49.3″N 84°07′60″W
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