Fishing in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass Region

The Central Kentucky & Bluegrass area of Kentucky, featuring Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish.

1. Herrington Lake Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Herrington Lake Inlet, Kentucky

The inlet streams feeding Herrington Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.

2. Taylorsville Lake (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Taylorsville Lake, Kentucky

Taylorsville Lake offers excellent fishing in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass with good public access and scenic surroundings.

3. Elkhorn Creek (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Elkhorn Creek, Kentucky

Elkhorn Creek offers excellent fishing in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass with good public access and scenic surroundings.

4. Cave Run Lake (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Cave Run Lake, Kentucky

Cave Run Lake offers excellent fishing in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass with good public access and scenic surroundings.

5. Central Kentucky Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Central Kentucky Reservoir, Kentucky

Central Kentucky Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

6. North Central Kentucky Lake (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

North Central Kentucky Lake, Kentucky

North Central Kentucky Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

7. Upper Central Kentucky Creek (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Upper Central Kentucky Creek, Kentucky

Upper Central Kentucky Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

8. Kentucky River Access (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Kentucky River Access, Kentucky

Kentucky River Access offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

9. Lake K10 (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Lake K10, Kentucky

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

10. Central Kentucky Wildlife Area Ponds (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Central Kentucky Wildlife Area Ponds, Kentucky

Central Kentucky Wildlife Area Ponds offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

11. Hidden Lake (Region 3) (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Hidden Lake (Region 3), Kentucky

Hidden Lake (Region 3) offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

12. Beaver Creek Kentucky (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Beaver Creek Kentucky, Kentucky

Beaver Creek Kentucky offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

13. Clearwater Lake (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Clearwater Lake, Kentucky

Clearwater Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

14. Pine Creek Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Pine Creek Reservoir, Kentucky

Pine Creek Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

15. Mill Brook (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Mill Brook, Kentucky

Mill Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

16. Trout Pond #18 (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Trout Pond #18, Kentucky

Trout Pond #18 offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

17. Heron Lake (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Heron Lake, Kentucky

Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

18. Eagle Nest Pond (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Eagle Nest Pond, Kentucky

Eagle Nest Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

19. Wildcat Brook (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Wildcat Brook, Kentucky

Wildcat Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

20. Deer Run Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Deer Run Reservoir, Kentucky

Deer Run Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

21. Fisherman's Cove (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Fisherman's Cove, Kentucky

Fisherman's Cove offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

22. Bass Haven Lake (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Bass Haven Lake, Kentucky

Bass Haven Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

23. Sunset Pond (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Sunset Pond, Kentucky

Sunset Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

24. Morning Star Lake (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Morning Star Lake, Kentucky

Morning Star Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

25. Twin Lakes (Kentucky) (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Twin Lakes (Kentucky), Kentucky

Twin Lakes (Kentucky) offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

26. Long Pond (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Long Pond, Kentucky

Long Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

27. Round Lake (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Round Lake, Kentucky

Round Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

28. Indian Brook Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Indian Brook Reservoir, Kentucky

Indian Brook Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

29. Rocky Creek (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Rocky Creek, Kentucky

Rocky Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

30. Birch Tree Lake (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Birch Tree Lake, Kentucky

Birch Tree Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

31. Maple Grove Pond (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Maple Grove Pond, Kentucky

Maple Grove Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

32. Oak Hill Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Oak Hill Reservoir, Kentucky

Oak Hill Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

33. Willow Creek (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Willow Creek, Kentucky

Willow Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

34. Aspen Lake (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Aspen Lake, Kentucky

Aspen Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

35. Silver Lake (Region 2) (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Silver Lake (Region 2), Kentucky

Silver Lake (Region 2) offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

36. Golden Pond (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Golden Pond, Kentucky

Golden Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

37. Blue Heron Lake (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Blue Heron Lake, Kentucky

Blue Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

38. Fox Den Pond (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Fox Den Pond, Kentucky

Fox Den Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

39. Otter Creek (Largemouth Bass, Kentucky Bass, Muskie, Crappie, Catfish)

Otter Creek, Kentucky

Otter Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.

Fishing Tips for the Central Kentucky & Bluegrass Region

Check local regulations before fishing — each water body may have specific rules on limits, seasons, and bait.
Spring and fall typically offer the best fishing in Kentucky for most species.
Consider hiring a local guide for the best experience on unfamiliar waters.
Always carry a valid Kentucky fishing license — available online through the state wildlife agency.
Practice catch and release for sensitive species to help maintain healthy fish populations.

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