Top fish species at Flat Run

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

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General info

Flat Run is a stream located in Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

38°15′36.5″N 84°11′44.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Flat Run, 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 Largemouth bass as of April 20th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

6

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

Check "Special Regula​tions​​" for site specific regulations.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

38°15′36.5″N 84°11′44.7″W
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19.3 miles away

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21.1 miles away

Ewing

21.5 miles away

Owingsville

25.1 miles away

Mays Lick

26.0 miles away

Stamping Ground

26.4 miles away

Flemingsburg

27.3 miles away

Corinth

27.6 miles away

Jeffersonville

28.4 miles away

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29.3 miles away

Brooksville

30.0 miles away

Germantown

30.1 miles away

Maysville

34.5 miles away

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FAQ about Flat Run fishing

the Flat Run is a stream located in Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°15′36.5″N 84°11′44.7″W
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