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Thompson Branch

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species at Thompson Branch

Channel catfish
Channel catfish
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Channel catfish

33 in · 14 lb

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General info

Thompson Branch is a stream located in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish.

Location

38°56′53.2″N 84°31′10.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Thompson 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 Channel catfish as of April 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Memorable

1 > 28

Measurement

Total Length

No bag limit on channel catfish less than 28-inches total length. Possession limit no more than 2 channel catfish over 28-inches total length.

Check the "Special Regula​tions​​" section of the fishing and boating guide for site specific regulations.

Ictalurus punctatus

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38°56′53.2″N 84°31′10.8″W
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FAQ about Thompson Branch fishing

the Thompson Branch is a stream located in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°56′53.2″N 84°31′10.8″W
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