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Wolfpen Branch

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species at Wolfpen Branch

Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
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General info

Wolfpen Branch is a stream located in Pike County, Kentucky, United States. It is also intersecting with Buchanan County, Virginia. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout.

Location

37°18′34.4″N 82°18′21.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Wolfpen 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Rainbow trout

Rainbow trout

Regulation boundaryKentucky State Waters
Bag limit8

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Restrictions & requirements

Gigging

Harvest by gigging prohibited.

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Additional information
Possession limit no more than 16Check the "Special Regula​tions​​" section of the fishing and boating guide for site specific regulations.
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Oncorhynchus mykiss
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FAQ about Wolfpen Branch fishing

📍 Where is the Wolfpen Branch located?
the Wolfpen Branch is a stream located in Pike County, Kentucky, United States. It is also intersecting with Buchanan County, Virginia. Its coordinates are:
37°18′34.4″N 82°18′21.5″W
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🎣 Where on the Wolfpen Branch is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Wolfpen Branch by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Wolfpen Branch?
The most common species in the Wolfpen Branch are:
📢 What are the latest Wolfpen Branch fishing reports?
The latest Wolfpen Branch fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Wolfpen Branch right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Wolfpen Branch, some of the species in season this November include: Atlantic bluefin tuna. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Wolfpen Branch?

Fishing in Kentucky requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination permits, purchasable online or at licensed vendors.

In Kentucky, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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