Top fish species at Salyer Branch

Blue catfish
Blue catfish
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General info

Salyer Branch is a stream located in Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish.

Location

37°41′16″N 83°02′2.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Salyer 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 Blue catfish as of April 23rd, 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.

Very good

Ictalurus furcatus

Regulations for

37°41′16″N 83°02′2.5″W
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Cities nearby

Salyersville

4.3 miles away

Prestonsburg

14.7 miles away

Paintsville

15.2 miles away

Van Lear

16.3 miles away

Maytown

16.7 miles away

Dwale

17.3 miles away

Allen

17.5 miles away

West Liberty

20.3 miles away

Jackson

20.8 miles away

Hazel Green

22.3 miles away

McDowell

22.8 miles away

Betsy Layne

24.1 miles away

Hindman

24.5 miles away

Blaine

25.7 miles away

Pippa Passes

26.0 miles away

Ezel

26.5 miles away

Coal Run Village

28.1 miles away

Campton

28.2 miles away

Sandy Hook

28.4 miles away

Wheelwright

29.6 miles away

Inez

29.8 miles away

Combs

30.6 miles away

Hazard

31.0 miles away

Frenchburg

37.0 miles away

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FAQ about Salyer Branch fishing

the Salyer Branch is a stream located in Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°41′16″N 83°02′2.5″W
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