Top fish species at Barebone Creek

Channel catfish
Channel catfish
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General info

Barebone Creek is a stream located in Trimble County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish.

Location

38°34′34″N 85°24′30.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Barebone Creek, KY

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 Kentucky 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 Channel catfish as of April 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Memorable

1 > 28

Measurement

Total Length

No bag limit on channel catfish less than 28-inches total length. Possession limit no more than 2 channel catfish over 28-inches total length.

Check the "Special Regula​tions​​" section of the fishing and boating guide for site specific regulations.

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

38°34′34″N 85°24′30.7″W
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Cities nearby

Bedford

5.1 miles away

Westport

7.1 miles away

New Washington

7.5 miles away

Milton

9.5 miles away

Campbellsburg

10.9 miles away

La Grange

12.4 miles away

Madison

12.6 miles away

Buckner

13.1 miles away

Otisco

14.2 miles away

Lamb

14.3 miles away

Carrollton

14.9 miles away

Goshen

15.2 miles away

Smithfield

15.5 miles away

New Castle

16.3 miles away

Crestwood

17.1 miles away

River Bluff

17.6 miles away

Worthville

18.5 miles away

Pewee Valley

18.9 miles away

Eminence

19.3 miles away

Canaan

20.9 miles away

Ghent

21.7 miles away

Pleasureville

22.3 miles away

Sanders

25.5 miles away

Gratz

26.0 miles away

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FAQ about Barebone Creek fishing

the Barebone Creek is a stream located in Trimble County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°34′34″N 85°24′30.7″W
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