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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

16 in Β· 2 lb

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Yellow bullhead

15 in Β· 2 lb

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6 years ago

Muskellunge

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General info

Murphy Branch is a stream located in Rowan County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Muskellunge, and Yellow bullhead.

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38Β°08β€²57.5β€³N 83Β°32β€²49.5β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Murphy 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 June 19, 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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22.5 miles away

Winchester

36.5 miles away

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36.7 miles away

Paris

39.5 miles away

Richmond

49.9 miles away

Lexington

50.1 miles away

Portsmouth

53.0 miles away

Ashland

53.4 miles away

Georgetown

54.6 miles away

Berea

56.0 miles away

Nicholasville

58.3 miles away

Versailles

64.5 miles away

Frankfort

71.6 miles away

Lawrenceburg

74.2 miles away

Danville

75.7 miles away

London

76.9 miles away

Independence

77.4 miles away

Covington

80.4 miles away

Fort Thomas

80.7 miles away

Erlanger

81.8 miles away

Newport

82.2 miles away

Florence

83.1 miles away

Shelbyville

91.4 miles away

Somerset

93.9 miles away

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FAQ about Murphy Branch fishing

the Murphy Branch is a stream located in Rowan County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
38Β°08β€²57.5β€³N 83Β°32β€²49.5β€³W
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