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Flathead catfish
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General info

Millstone Run is a stream located in Lewis County, West Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish.

Location

38°52′12.4″N 80°25′18.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Millstone Run, WV

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Fishing regulations in West Virginia 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

Bag limit

30

No size limit. Possession limit = 60 flathead catfish.

SPECIAL AREA REGULATIONS:

  • Kanawha River (Mouth of Kanawha River extending upstream to the confluence of the New and Gauley rivers): Daily creel limit of four flathead catfish, of which only one may be 35 inches or longer; possession limit of eight.
  • Monongahela River (entire length of Monongahela River from the Pennsylvania state line to the confluence of the Tygart Valley and West Fork rivers): Daily creel limit of four flathead catfish, of which only one may be 35 inches or longer; possession limit of eight.
  • Ohio River (entire length of Ohio River from the mouth of Mill Creek, Hancock County, downstream to the mouth of the Big Sandy River, Wayne County. This regulation applies to all waters included in the Ohio River Reciprocal Agreement with the state of Ohio.): Daily creel limit of four flathead catfish, of which only one may be 35 inches or longer; possession limit of eight.
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Pylodictis olivaris

Regulations for

38°52′12.4″N 80°25′18.3″W
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FAQ about Millstone Run fishing

the Millstone Run is a stream located in Lewis County, West Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°52′12.4″N 80°25′18.3″W
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