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Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo)

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Kentucky, United States

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Blue catfish

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Hybrid striped bass

12 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb

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Blue catfish

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Blue catfish

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General info

Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo) is a stream located in Meade County, Kentucky, United States. It is also intersecting with Alexander County, Illinois and Clark County, Indiana. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish, Channel catfish, and Flathead catfish.

Location

38°03′10.4″N 86°15′55.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo), 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 April 27th, 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

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38°03′10.4″N 86°15′55.9″W
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FAQ about Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo) fishing

the Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo) is a stream located in Meade County, Kentucky, United States. It is also intersecting with Alexander County, Illinois and Clark County, Indiana. Its coordinates are:
38°03′10.4″N 86°15′55.9″W
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