Top fish species at Bear Branch

Smallmouth bass
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Smallmouth bass

20 in Β· 4 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Bear Branch is a stream located in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass.

Location

38Β°07β€²20.6β€³N 84Β°51β€²47.5β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Bear 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 species as of June 24, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Frankfort

4.8 miles away

Lawrenceburg

6.5 miles away

Versailles

9.0 miles away

Georgetown

18.5 miles away

Shelbyville

20.7 miles away

Lexington

22.7 miles away

Nicholasville

22.7 miles away

Paris

32.6 miles away

Danville

33.5 miles away

Winchester

37.5 miles away

Mount Washington

38.0 miles away

Bardstown

38.5 miles away

Jeffersontown

38.8 miles away

Lyndon

40.6 miles away

Richmond

41.2 miles away

Louisville

42.8 miles away

St. Matthews

43.0 miles away

Shepherdsville

46.6 miles away

Jeffersonville

47.9 miles away

Berea

48.3 miles away

Mount Sterling

50.0 miles away

Clarksville

51.0 miles away

Shively

51.9 miles away

Madison

52.6 miles away

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FAQ about Bear Branch fishing

the Bear Branch is a stream located in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°07β€²20.6β€³N 84Β°51β€²47.5β€³W
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