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Settles Branch

Kentucky, United States

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Settles Branch fishing reports

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Freshwater drum

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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Channel catfish

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General info

Settles Branch is a stream located in Franklin County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Bluegill, and Largemouth bass.

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38Β°18β€²41.4β€³N 84Β°50β€²34.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Settles Branch, 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 species as of June 2, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Frankfort

8.3 miles away

Georgetown

17.1 miles away

Versailles

19.2 miles away

Lawrenceburg

19.5 miles away

Shelbyville

22.2 miles away

Lexington

27.9 miles away

Paris

31.9 miles away

Nicholasville

32.7 miles away

Jeffersontown

40.1 miles away

Lyndon

40.6 miles away

Winchester

41.4 miles away

Mount Washington

42.9 miles away

Madison

43.0 miles away

St. Matthews

43.3 miles away

Louisville

44.9 miles away

Danville

46.4 miles away

Jeffersonville

46.6 miles away

Bardstown

47.7 miles away

Richmond

50.1 miles away

Clarksville

50.1 miles away

Mount Sterling

51.5 miles away

Shepherdsville

51.9 miles away

Shively

53.3 miles away

Berea

58.2 miles away

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FAQ about Settles Branch fishing

the Settles Branch is a stream located in Franklin County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°18β€²41.4β€³N 84Β°50β€²34.1β€³W
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