Daily limit
5 fish possession limit
DatesContinuous
Max 1 over 24 in.
Size ruleOnly 1 over 24 inches
MN · Catfish (channel and flathead)
Minnesota allows five channel catfish a day, with only one over 24 inches, and two flathead catfish, with only one over 24 inches. Channel catfish are open all year, while flathead have an April–November season.
Verified 2026-10-24Limits at a glance
Regulation period: May 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027.
Daily limit
2 fish possession limit
Season
Apr. 1 – Nov. 30, 2026
Max 1 over 24 in.
Size ruleOnly 1 over 24 inches
Watch for
- Border waters (booklet pp. 66–77) and special-regulation waters (pp. 45–64) have their own rules.
- Bullheads are separate: 100 possession limit.
Quick answers
What is the daily limit for catfish (channel and flathead) in Minnesota?
Channel catfish, inland waters: 5 fish possession limit. Size rule: Only 1 over 24 inches. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Which regulations do these Minnesota figures come from?
May 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, as published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Last verified 2026-10-24.