Top fish species at Tankiln Run

Channel catfish
Channel catfish
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General info

Tankiln Run is a stream located in Preston County, West Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Garrett County, Maryland. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish.

Location

39°32′32″N 79°29′48.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Tankiln Run, WV

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 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 Channel catfish as of April 22nd, 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

4
No size limit. Possession limit = 16 channel catfish.

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

39°32′32″N 79°29′48.3″W
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FAQ about Tankiln Run fishing

the Tankiln Run is a stream located in Preston County, West Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Garrett County, Maryland. Its coordinates are:
39°32′32″N 79°29′48.3″W
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