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Blue catfish
Blue catfish
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Blue catfish

22 in · 8 lb

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General info

Baker Run is a stream located in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish.

Location

39°02′55.9″N 79°57′36.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Baker Run, WV

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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 Blue catfish as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Blue catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

2

Min size

24"

Measurement

Total Length

No possession limit.

SPECIAL AREA REGULATIONS:

  • Kanawha River (Mouth of Kanawha River extending upstream to the confluence of the New and Gauley rivers): Daily creel limit of four blue catfish with a 25-inch minimum size on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers. Only one may exceed 35 inches. The possession limit is eight, only two of which may exceed 35 inches.
  • Ohio River (entire length of Ohio River from the mouth of Mill Creek, Hancock County, downstream to the mouth of the Big Sandy River, Wayne County. This regulation applies to all waters included in the Ohio River Reciprocal Agreement with the state of Ohio.): Daily creel limit of four blue catfish with a 25-inch minimum size on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers. Only one may exceed 35 inches. The possession limit is eight, only two of which may exceed 35 inches.
Very good

Ictalurus furcatus

Regulations for

39°02′55.9″N 79°57′36.2″W
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FAQ about Baker Run fishing

the Baker Run is a stream located in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°02′55.9″N 79°57′36.2″W
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