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Fishing regulations at Little Painter Creek, OH
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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 Blue catfish as of April 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Memorable
Measurement
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 furcatus
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FAQ about Little Painter Creek fishing
- Blue catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Fishing__Freak reported a nice Blue catfish.
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