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Rock bass

10 in · 1 lb

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Rock bass

9 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

10 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

11 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Green sunfish

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General info

Bird Branch is a stream located in Bell County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Rock bass, and Green sunfish.

Location

36°44′50.9″N 83°38′36.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Bird 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 Smallmouth bass as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

6

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

Check "Special Regula​tions​​" for site specific regulations.

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Regulations for

36°44′50.9″N 83°38′36.4″W
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FAQ about Bird Branch fishing

the Bird Branch is a stream located in Bell County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°44′50.9″N 83°38′36.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Bird 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.
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