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Fishing regulations at Sam 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 Brown trout as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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FAQ about Sam Branch fishing
- Brown trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 16 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @berenboyd reported a nice Green sunfish.
- @alistanton reported a nice Rock bass.
- @lindsey.simpson reported a nice Bluegill.
- @lindsey.simpson reported a nice Rock bass.
- @berenboyd reported a nice Spotted bass.
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