Top fish species at Prairie Run

Channel catfish
Channel catfish
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Channel catfish

26 in · 4 lb

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General info

Prairie Run is a stream located in Knox County, Ohio, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish.

Location

40°31′13″N 82°28′51.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Prairie Run, 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 23rd, 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

40°31′13″N 82°28′51.2″W
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18.7 miles away

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18.8 miles away

Marengo

19.2 miles away

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19.3 miles away

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19.9 miles away

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21.7 miles away

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22.3 miles away

Ashley

25.9 miles away

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FAQ about Prairie Run fishing

the Prairie Run is a stream located in Knox County, Ohio, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°31′13″N 82°28′51.2″W
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