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Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Handys Bend

Kentucky, United States

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Handys Bend fishing reports

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Blue catfish

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5 years ago

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Channel catfish

29 in Β· 4 lb

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15 in Β· 2 lb 6 oz

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Channel catfish

20 in Β· 4 lb 2 oz

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6 years ago

White crappie

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Largemouth bass

18 in Β· 2 lb

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General info

Handys Bend is a stream located in Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Blue catfish, and Largemouth bass.

Location

37Β°47β€²28.3β€³N 84Β°39β€²47.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Handys Bend, 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 3, 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

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8.6 miles away

Danville

12.1 miles away

Versailles

18.1 miles away

Lexington

20.6 miles away

Richmond

20.7 miles away

Lawrenceburg

21.2 miles away

Berea

24.7 miles away

Winchester

29.6 miles away

Frankfort

29.8 miles away

Georgetown

30.6 miles away

Paris

35.5 miles away

Shelbyville

42.1 miles away

Bardstown

43.2 miles away

Mount Sterling

43.4 miles away

Campbellsville

48.7 miles away

Somerset

49.1 miles away

Mount Washington

51.6 miles away

London

56.6 miles away

Jeffersontown

57.0 miles away

Shepherdsville

58.0 miles away

Louisville

59.6 miles away

Lyndon

60.1 miles away

St. Matthews

61.8 miles away

Maysville

75.6 miles away

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FAQ about Handys Bend fishing

the Handys Bend is a stream located in Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
37Β°47β€²28.3β€³N 84Β°39β€²47.9β€³W
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