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Flathead catfish
Flathead catfish
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Flathead catfish

42 in · 40 lb

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General info

Patrick Branch is a stream located in Newton County, Georgia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish.

Location

33°32′42.4″N 83°44′1.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Patrick Branch, GA

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 Georgia 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 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Flathead catfish

Seasons

Open

No bag limit. No size limit.

No closed season, but Noodling or Grabbling season is only open March 1–July 15 statewide in freshwater.

Very good

Pylodictis olivaris

Regulations for

33°32′42.4″N 83°44′1.3″W
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FAQ about Patrick Branch fishing

the Patrick Branch is a stream located in Newton County, Georgia, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°32′42.4″N 83°44′1.3″W
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