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Gilles Ditch

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species at Gilles Ditch

Flathead catfish
Flathead catfish
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Flathead catfish

28 in · 5 lb

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General info

Gilles Ditch is a canal located in Daviess County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish.

Location

37°46′35.7″N 87°10′13.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Gilles Ditch, 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 Flathead catfish as of April 24th, 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 bag limit on flathead catfish less than 35-inches total length. Possession limit no more than 2 flathead catfish over 35-inches total length.

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

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Pylodictis olivaris

Regulations for

37°46′35.7″N 87°10′13.5″W
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Gilles Ditch is a canal located in Daviess County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°46′35.7″N 87°10′13.5″W
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