Top fish species at War Fork

Brown trout
Brown trout
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
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General info

War Fork is a stream located in Jackson County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout and Rainbow trout.

Location

37°27′46.8″N 83°55′7.5″W
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Fishing regulations at War 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 Brown trout as of April 25th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Brown trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Min size

16"

Measurement

Total Length
Excellent

Salmo trutta

Regulations for

37°27′46.8″N 83°55′7.5″W
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4.3 miles away

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9.8 miles away

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12.9 miles away

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14.4 miles away

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19.9 miles away

Oneida

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East Bernstadt

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Berea

22.2 miles away

Manchester

23.5 miles away

Mount Vernon

24.1 miles away

London

25.4 miles away

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25.9 miles away

Stanton

26.7 miles away

Brodhead

27.5 miles away

Richmond

27.6 miles away

Clay City

27.6 miles away

Campton

27.7 miles away

Jackson

30.3 miles away

Crab Orchard

32.2 miles away

Jeffersonville

35.1 miles away

North Corbin

35.8 miles away

Lancaster

37.8 miles away

Stanford

40.9 miles away

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FAQ about War Fork fishing

the War Fork is a stream located in Jackson County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°27′46.8″N 83°55′7.5″W
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