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Slick Rock Branch

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species at Slick Rock Branch

Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
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General info

Slick Rock Branch is a stream located in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Bluegill.

Location

37°38′31.7″N 82°40′29.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Slick Rock 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 Channel catfish as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Memorable

1 > 28

Measurement

Total Length

No bag limit on channel catfish less than 28-inches total length. Possession limit no more than 2 channel catfish over 28-inches total length.

Check the "Special Regula​tions​​" section of the fishing and boating guide for site specific regulations.

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

37°38′31.7″N 82°40′29.4″W
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FAQ about Slick Rock Branch fishing

the Slick Rock Branch is a stream located in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°38′31.7″N 82°40′29.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Slick Rock Branch 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.
The most common species in the Slick Rock Branch are:
  • Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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