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Fishing regulations at Nelson Branch, KY
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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 Black crappie as of April 29th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
No size limit. Possession limit no more than 40 crappie.
Check the "Special Regulations" section of the fishing and boating guide for site specific regulations.
Black Crappie, Pomoxis, Pomoxis annularis, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, White Crappie
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- Black crappie - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @alexislefevers reported a nice Black crappie.
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