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Muskellunge

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Smallmouth bass

12 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Flathead catfish

24 in · 10 lb

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General info

Morgan Fork is a stream located in Rowan County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Muskellunge, Flathead catfish, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

38°08′53.2″N 83°25′10.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Morgan 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 Muskellunge as of April 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Muskellunge

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Min size

30"

Measurement

Total Length

Esox masquinongy

Regulations for

38°08′53.2″N 83°25′10.2″W
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Cities nearby

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3.3 miles away

Lakeview Heights

4.6 miles away

Farmers

6.6 miles away

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Sandy Hook

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Olive Hill

17.4 miles away

Frenchburg

17.4 miles away

Ezel

17.7 miles away

West Liberty

18.1 miles away

Owingsville

18.5 miles away

Hazel Green

24.1 miles away

Flemingsburg

25.7 miles away

Jeffersonville

25.7 miles away

Sharpsburg

27.9 miles away

Grayson

29.1 miles away

Mount Sterling

29.3 miles away

Campton

29.4 miles away

Ewing

30.8 miles away

Vanceburg

31.3 miles away

Stanton

31.6 miles away

Garrison

34.2 miles away

Mays Lick

34.4 miles away

Carlisle

35.3 miles away

Rome

35.8 miles away

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FAQ about Morgan Fork fishing

the Morgan Fork is a stream located in Rowan County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°08′53.2″N 83°25′10.2″W
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