Top fish species at Big Buck Lick

Rainbow trout
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Big Buck Lick is a stream located in Jackson County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout.

Location

37Β°29β€²10.3β€³N 83Β°54β€²38.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Big Buck Lick, 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 May 10, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Big Buck Lick is a stream located in Jackson County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
37Β°29β€²10.3β€³N 83Β°54β€²38.9β€³W
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