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Flathead catfish

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Freshwater drum

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Largemouth bass

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Flathead catfish

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Longnose gar

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Sunfish Creek is a stream located in Monroe County, Ohio, United States. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish, Largemouth bass, and Longnose gar.

Location

39°46′15.7″N 80°59′23.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Sunfish Creek, 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 Flathead catfish as of May 2nd, 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 minimum size limit. No bag limit for flathead catfish under 35-inches. Bag limit of 1 flathead catfish 35-inches or larger.
For additional site-specific regulations, see Ohio Division of Wildlife Fishing Regulations.
Very good

Pylodictis olivaris

Regulations for

39°46′15.7″N 80°59′23.2″W
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17.8 miles away

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17.9 miles away

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18.2 miles away

Shadyside

18.8 miles away

McMechen

20.1 miles away

Quaker City

21.3 miles away

St. Clairsville

21.8 miles away

Bannock

23.0 miles away

Fairview

23.7 miles away

Lafferty

23.8 miles away

Brookside

24.0 miles away

Wheeling

26.2 miles away

Senecaville

27.4 miles away

Holloway

28.0 miles away

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FAQ about Sunfish Creek fishing

the Sunfish Creek is a stream located in Monroe County, Ohio, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°46′15.7″N 80°59′23.2″W
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