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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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White bass

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Largemouth bass

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Spotted bass

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Flathead catfish

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General info

Trace Fork is a stream located in Leslie County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Flathead catfish, and White bass.

Location

37°04′53.2″N 83°12′46.4″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Trace Fork?

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Fishing regulations at Trace 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 Largemouth bass as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

6

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

Check "Special Regula​tions​​" for site specific regulations.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

37°04′53.2″N 83°12′46.4″W
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Hazard

12.3 miles away

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12.5 miles away

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12.9 miles away

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13.4 miles away

Cumberland

14.0 miles away

Ages

15.6 miles away

Coxton

15.7 miles away

Kenvir

16.1 miles away

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17.5 miles away

Lynch

18.4 miles away

Cawood

20.3 miles away

St. Charles

20.9 miles away

Hindman

21.6 miles away

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22.3 miles away

Buckhorn

23.1 miles away

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25.6 miles away

Pathfork

26.4 miles away

Oneida

27.3 miles away

Arjay

30.4 miles away

Manchester

30.7 miles away

Jackson

34.2 miles away

Flat Lick

34.6 miles away

Booneville

37.3 miles away

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FAQ about Trace Fork fishing

the Trace Fork is a stream located in Leslie County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°04′53.2″N 83°12′46.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Trace Fork by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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