Top fish species at Yonts Fork

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
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Smallmouth bass

14 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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General info

Yonts Fork is a stream located in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass.

Location

37°12′55.5″N 82°42′19.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Yonts Fork, 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 Smallmouth bass as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

6

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

Check "Special Regula​tions​​" for site specific regulations.

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Regulations for

37°12′55.5″N 82°42′19.1″W
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FAQ about Yonts Fork fishing

the Yonts Fork is a stream located in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°12′55.5″N 82°42′19.1″W
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