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Pottawatomie Creek

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Kansas, United States

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Flathead catfish

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Flathead catfish

25 in · 17 lb

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Channel catfish

28 in · 20 lb

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General info

Pottawatomie Creek is a stream located in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Coffey County, Kansas. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish and Channel catfish.

Location

38°21′59.4″N 95°10′6.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Pottawatomie Creek, KS

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 Kansas 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 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Flathead catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

No size limit. No closed season.

For site-specific regulations that apply in specified reservoirs, state fishing lakes, and community lakes, see

Very good

Pylodictis olivaris

Regulations for

38°21′59.4″N 95°10′6.6″W
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FAQ about Pottawatomie Creek fishing

the Pottawatomie Creek is a stream located in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Coffey County, Kansas. Its coordinates are:
38°21′59.4″N 95°10′6.6″W
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