
Fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region
The Eastern Kentucky & Mountains area of Kentucky, featuring Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish.
1. Laurel River Lake Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Laurel River Lake Inlet, KentuckyThe inlet streams feeding Laurel River Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.
2. Paintsville Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Paintsville Lake, KentuckyPaintsville Lake offers excellent fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains with good public access and scenic surroundings.
3. Buckhorn Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Buckhorn Lake, KentuckyBuckhorn Lake offers excellent fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains with good public access and scenic surroundings.
4. Dewey Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Dewey Lake, KentuckyDewey Lake offers excellent fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains with good public access and scenic surroundings.
5. Eastern Kentucky Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Eastern Kentucky Reservoir, KentuckyEastern Kentucky Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
6. North Eastern Kentucky Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
North Eastern Kentucky Lake, KentuckyNorth Eastern Kentucky Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
7. Upper Eastern Kentucky Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Upper Eastern Kentucky Creek, KentuckyUpper Eastern Kentucky Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
8. Kentucky River Access (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Kentucky River Access, KentuckyKentucky River Access offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
9. Lake K10 (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Lake K10, KentuckyLake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
10. Eastern Kentucky Wildlife Area Ponds (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Eastern Kentucky Wildlife Area Ponds, KentuckyEastern Kentucky Wildlife Area Ponds offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
11. Hidden Lake (Region 3) (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Hidden Lake (Region 3), KentuckyHidden Lake (Region 3) offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
12. Beaver Creek Kentucky (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Beaver Creek Kentucky, KentuckyBeaver Creek Kentucky offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
13. Clearwater Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Clearwater Lake, KentuckyClearwater Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
14. Pine Creek Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Pine Creek Reservoir, KentuckyPine Creek Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
15. Mill Brook (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Mill Brook, KentuckyMill Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
16. Trout Pond #18 (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Trout Pond #18, KentuckyTrout Pond #18 offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
17. Heron Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Heron Lake, KentuckyHeron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
18. Eagle Nest Pond (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Eagle Nest Pond, KentuckyEagle Nest Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
19. Wildcat Brook (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Wildcat Brook, KentuckyWildcat Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
20. Deer Run Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Deer Run Reservoir, KentuckyDeer Run Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
21. Fisherman's Cove (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Fisherman's Cove, KentuckyFisherman's Cove offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
22. Bass Haven Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Bass Haven Lake, KentuckyBass Haven Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
23. Sunset Pond (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Sunset Pond, KentuckySunset Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
24. Morning Star Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Morning Star Lake, KentuckyMorning Star Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
25. Twin Lakes (Kentucky) (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Twin Lakes (Kentucky), KentuckyTwin Lakes (Kentucky) offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
26. Long Pond (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Long Pond, KentuckyLong Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
27. Round Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Round Lake, KentuckyRound Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
28. Indian Brook Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Indian Brook Reservoir, KentuckyIndian Brook Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
29. Rocky Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Rocky Creek, KentuckyRocky Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
30. Birch Tree Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Birch Tree Lake, KentuckyBirch Tree Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
31. Maple Grove Pond (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Maple Grove Pond, KentuckyMaple Grove Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
32. Oak Hill Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Oak Hill Reservoir, KentuckyOak Hill Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
33. Willow Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Willow Creek, KentuckyWillow Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
34. Aspen Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Aspen Lake, KentuckyAspen Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
35. Silver Lake (Region 2) (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Silver Lake (Region 2), KentuckySilver Lake (Region 2) offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
36. Golden Pond (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Golden Pond, KentuckyGolden Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
37. Blue Heron Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Blue Heron Lake, KentuckyBlue Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
38. Fox Den Pond (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Fox Den Pond, KentuckyFox Den Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
39. Otter Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Otter Creek, KentuckyOtter Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains of Kentucky with scenic natural surroundings.
Fishing Tips for the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains 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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