Top fish species at Bow Creek

Flathead catfish
Flathead catfish
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General info

Bow Creek is a stream located in Rooks County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Graham County, Kansas. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish.

Location

39°33′14.8″N 99°22′11.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Bow 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 April 26th, 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

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Pylodictis olivaris

Regulations for

39°33′14.8″N 99°22′11.8″W
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FAQ about Bow Creek fishing

the Bow Creek is a stream located in Rooks County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Graham County, Kansas. Its coordinates are:
39°33′14.8″N 99°22′11.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Bow 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 Bow Creek are:
The latest Bow Creek fishing reports are:
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