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Creek chub

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Creek chub

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Creek chub

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Franklin Branch is a stream located in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Creek chub, and White crappie.

Location

37°09′5″N 82°48′3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Franklin Branch?

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Fishing regulations at Franklin 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 Largemouth bass as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth 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.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

37°09′5″N 82°48′3″W
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Cities nearby

Mayking

2.0 miles away

McRoberts

8.4 miles away

Blackey

10.0 miles away

Pound

10.8 miles away

Dunbar

12.7 miles away

Pippa Passes

13.2 miles away

Wheelwright

13.7 miles away

Stonega

13.8 miles away

Lynch

14.4 miles away

Vicco

15.0 miles away

Cumberland

15.7 miles away

Hindman

16.1 miles away

Wise

17.1 miles away

Virgie

17.3 miles away

Clintwood

18.9 miles away

Big Stone Gap

20.0 miles away

Keokee

21.0 miles away

Tacoma

21.0 miles away

McDowell

21.6 miles away

Hazard

23.1 miles away

Coeburn

23.2 miles away

Combs

24.2 miles away

Elkhorn City

27.3 miles away

Haysi

28.3 miles away

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FAQ about Franklin Branch fishing

the Franklin Branch is a stream located in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°09′5″N 82°48′3″W
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