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Flathead catfish

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Flathead catfish

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Largemouth bass

22 in · 6 lb 4 oz

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General info

North Powell Creek is a stream located in Putnam County, Ohio, United States. It is also intersecting with Defiance County, Ohio. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish and Largemouth bass.

Location

41°09′10″N 84°14′37.3″W
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Fishing regulations at North Powell 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 21st, 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

41°09′10″N 84°14′37.3″W
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Cities nearby

Continental

3.9 miles away

New Bavaria

5.3 miles away

Dupont

7.4 miles away

Defiance

10.9 miles away

Kalida

11.8 miles away

Hamler

12.0 miles away

Florida

12.0 miles away

Glandorf

12.2 miles away

Leipsic

14.7 miles away

Belmore

15.7 miles away

Broughton

15.8 miles away

Malinta

15.8 miles away

Ottoville

15.9 miles away

Fort Jennings

17.2 miles away

Deshler

18.0 miles away

Napoleon

18.0 miles away

Cecil

19.2 miles away

Vaughnsville

19.4 miles away

Ridgeville Corners

19.8 miles away

Pandora

20.6 miles away

Ney

21.3 miles away

Gomer

21.5 miles away

Middle Point

23.1 miles away

Payne

25.7 miles away

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FAQ about North Powell Creek fishing

the North Powell Creek is a stream located in Putnam County, Ohio, United States. It is also intersecting with Defiance County, Ohio. Its coordinates are:
41°09′10″N 84°14′37.3″W
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