Fishing in Kentucky
132 verified fishing spots across Kentucky, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.
Top fishing spots in Kentucky
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Sugar Bay
Golden Pond, KY· 36.8394, -88.0827
Largemouth Bass • Crappie • Redear Sunfish
Today's fishing
85.0Very Good
Best time
6:19 AM
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Nolin Lake State Park Beach
Mammoth Cave, KY· 37.3458, -86.1772
Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Largemouth Bass
Today's fishing
84.0Very Good
Best time
6:12 AM
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Mississippi River at Columbus-Belmont
Columbus, KY· 36.7592, -89.1245
Blue Catfish • Flathead Catfish • Freshwater Drum
Today's fishing
83.0Very Good
Best time
6:23 AM
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Tennessee River below Kentucky Dam
Gilbertsville, KY· 37.0195, -88.2711
Blue Catfish • Striped Bass • Sauger
Today's fishing
82.0Very Good
Best time
6:20 AM
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Middle Fork Kentucky River
Hyden, KY· 37.3392, -83.4116
Smallmouth Bass • Spotted Bass • Muskellunge
Today's fishing
80.0Very Good
Best time
6:01 AM
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South Fork Kentucky River
Booneville, KY· 37.4728, -83.6749
Muskellunge • Smallmouth Bass • Rock Bass
Today's fishing
79.0Good
Best time
6:02 AM
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Clarks River
Benton, KY· 36.8524, -88.5287
Largemouth Bass • Channel Catfish • Crappie
Today's fishing
79.0Good
Best time
6:21 AM
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Little Sandy River
Greenup, KY· 38.4552, -82.8317
Muskellunge • Smallmouth Bass • Spotted Bass
Today's fishing
86.0Very Good
Best time
6:01 AM
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Pond River
Central City, KY· 37.3195, -87.1952
Channel Catfish • Blue Catfish • Crappie
Today's fishing
86.0Very Good
Best time
6:16 AM
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Tradewater River
Sturgis, KY· 37.5412, -87.9734
Channel Catfish • Flathead Catfish • Spotted Bass
Today's fishing
85.0Very Good
Best time
6:20 AM
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Buck Creek
Somerset, KY· 37.0784, -84.4756
Smallmouth Bass • Rock Bass • Spotted Bass
Today's fishing
83.0Very Good
Best time
6:05 AM
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Rock Creek
Stearns, KY· 36.6025, -84.6053
Rainbow Trout • Brown Trout
Today's fishing
80.0Very Good
Best time
6:04 AM
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Popular species in Kentucky
Fishing regulations in Kentucky
Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.
Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources — official regulations