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Blue catfish

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Blue catfish

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Channel catfish

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Blue catfish

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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General info

Curtis Crum Reservoir is a lake located in Martin County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Blue catfish, and Largemouth bass.

Location

37°52′51.1″N 82°31′19.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Curtis Crum Reservoir?

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Fishing regulations at Curtis Crum Reservoir, 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 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

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.

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37°52′51.1″N 82°31′19.2″W
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Cities nearby

Inez

1.3 miles away

Crum

4.5 miles away

Warfield

6.1 miles away

Kermit

6.7 miles away

Van Lear

14.7 miles away

Paintsville

16.3 miles away

Louisa

16.5 miles away

Fort Gay

17.0 miles away

Chattaroy

18.1 miles away

Prestonsburg

19.1 miles away

South Williamson

19.7 miles away

Blaine

20.1 miles away

Dwale

20.9 miles away

Allen

21.8 miles away

Belfry

22.8 miles away

Betsy Layne

23.3 miles away

Coal Run Village

23.8 miles away

Harts

23.9 miles away

Holden

24.5 miles away

Wayne

24.5 miles away

Prichard

24.9 miles away

Matewan

26.1 miles away

McCarr

26.4 miles away

Pikeville

27.7 miles away

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FAQ about Curtis Crum Reservoir fishing

Curtis Crum Reservoir is a lake located in Martin County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°52′51.1″N 82°31′19.2″W
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