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Spotted bass

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Spotted bass

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Spotted bass

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Rock bass

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Rock bass

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Rock bass

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General info

Paynes Branch is a stream located in Knox County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rock bass, Spotted bass, and Largemouth bass.

Location

36Β°55β€²27.5β€³N 83Β°50β€²18.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Paynes Branch, 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 May 12, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Frankfort

104.1 miles away

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the Paynes Branch is a stream located in Knox County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
36Β°55β€²27.5β€³N 83Β°50β€²18.6β€³W
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