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Flathead catfish

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Flathead catfish

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Blue catfish

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General info

Boyds Creek is a stream located in Barren County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish, Flathead catfish, and Channel catfish.

Location

36°57′5.1″N 85°55′20.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Boyds 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 Blue catfish as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Blue catfish

Seasons

Open

Memorable

1 > 35

Measurement

Total Length

No bag limit on blue catfish less than 35-inches total length. Possession limit no more than 2 blue catfish over 35-inches total length.

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

Very good

Ictalurus furcatus

Regulations for

36°57′5.1″N 85°55′20.3″W
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25.5 miles away

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28.5 miles away

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30.1 miles away

Greensburg

31.7 miles away

Summersville

33.3 miles away

Upton

35.3 miles away

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FAQ about Boyds Creek fishing

the Boyds Creek is a stream located in Barren County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°57′5.1″N 85°55′20.3″W
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