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Smallmouth bass

12 in Β· 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

8 in Β· 1 lb

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20 in Β· 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

12 in Β· 2 lb

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General info

Botts Fork is a stream located in Menifee County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass.

Location

37Β°56β€²56.4β€³N 83Β°30β€²22.7β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Botts Fork, 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 July 17, 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 Botts Fork fishing

the Botts Fork is a stream located in Menifee County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
37Β°56β€²56.4β€³N 83Β°30β€²22.7β€³W
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