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Middle Caney Creek

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Kansas, United States

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Longnose gar

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Channel catfish

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General info

Middle Caney Creek is a stream located in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Elk County, Kansas. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Longnose gar.

Location

37°12′32.6″N 96°18′46.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Middle Caney 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 Channel catfish as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

No size limit. No closed season.

Statewide in Impounded WIFA Waters: 2 fish daily creel limit.

For site-specific regulations that apply in specified reservoirs, state fishing lakes, and community lakes, see

Ictalurus punctatus

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37°12′32.6″N 96°18′46.9″W
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Cities nearby

Elgin

14.4 miles away

Howard

18.2 miles away

Dexter

22.3 miles away

Elk City

22.9 miles away

Whippoorwill

22.9 miles away

Burden

25.4 miles away

Grainola

26.3 miles away

Latham

28.9 miles away

Atlanta

29.4 miles away

Tyro

29.6 miles away

New Albany

32.3 miles away

Silverdale

34.4 miles away

Winfield

35.3 miles away

Bartlesville

38.5 miles away

South Coffeyville

40.9 miles away

Arkansas City

41.0 miles away

Burbank

42.2 miles away

Kaw City

42.9 miles away

Wynona

45.8 miles away

Barnsdall

45.9 miles away

Avant

51.9 miles away

Watova

54.4 miles away

Hominy

54.6 miles away

Vera

56.8 miles away

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FAQ about Middle Caney Creek fishing

the Middle Caney Creek is a stream located in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States. It is also intersecting with Elk County, Kansas. Its coordinates are:
37°12′32.6″N 96°18′46.9″W
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