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11 months ago

17 in Β· 26 lb

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2 years ago

Black crappie

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2 years ago

Yellow bullhead

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3 years ago

Largemouth bass

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5 years ago

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Muskellunge

42 in Β· 28 lb 8 oz

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6 years ago

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Black crappie

11 in Β· 1 lb

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General info

Big Cave Run is a stream located in Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Black crappie, and Muskellunge.

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Location

38Β°04β€²10.2β€³N 83Β°31β€²33.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Big Cave Run, 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 species as of April 26, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Big Cave Run fishing

the Big Cave Run is a stream located in Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°04β€²10.2β€³N 83Β°31β€²33.6β€³W
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