Top fish species at Mill Creek

Flathead catfish
Flathead catfish
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Flathead catfish

36 in · 33 lb

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General info

Mill Creek is a stream located in Washington County, Ohio, United States. It is also intersecting with Tyler County, West Virginia. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish.

Location

39°31′58.7″N 81°03′9.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Mill 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 April 30th, 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°31′58.7″N 81°03′9.2″W
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FAQ about Mill Creek fishing

the Mill Creek is a stream located in Washington County, Ohio, United States. It is also intersecting with Tyler County, West Virginia. Its coordinates are:
39°31′58.7″N 81°03′9.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Mill Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Mill Creek are:
The latest Mill Creek fishing reports are:
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