Perry County · stream · order 2 river · ~2 cfs typical · seasonal
Ax Handle Branch
Ax Handle Branch is a stream in Perry County, Kentucky. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Kentucky's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
85°
64°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Showers
84°
66°
18 mph
41%
Sun
Showers
84°
66°
10 mph
46%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Stony Fork1.7 mi
- Clover Fork2.6 mi
- Beehive Branch3.8 mi
- Little Leatherwood Creek6.4 mi
- Leatherwood Creek6.9 mi
- Turkey Creek6.3 mi
- Line Fork7.1 mi
- Lake Tom7.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official KY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Ax Handle Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ax Handle Branch?+
Yes — Kentucky requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Ax Handle Branch?+
Ax Handle Branch is a stream in Perry County, Kentucky. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.