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Fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region
Explore fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region of Kentucky. Laurel River Lake Inlet, Paintsville Lake, Buckh
The inlet streams feeding Laurel River Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.
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.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
Boat Launch: Laurel River Lake Spillway Beach →
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.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
Boat Launch: Paintsville Lake Marina →
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.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
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.
- ⚠ This water: Channel/blue catfish: 15-fish daily aggregate, only 1 over 25 in.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
Boat Launch: Jenny Wiley State Park Marina →
5. Cannon Creek Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Cannon Creek Lake, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
6. Carr Creek Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Carr Creek Lake, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- ⚠ This water: Channel/blue catfish: 15-fish daily aggregate, only 1 over 25 in.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
7. Cranks Creek Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Cranks Creek Lake, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
8. Fishtrap Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Fishtrap Lake, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- ⚠ This water: Channel/blue catfish: 15-fish daily aggregate, only 1 over 25 in.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
9. Laurel River Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Laurel River Lake, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- ⚠ This water: Crappie: 10-inch minimum size limit (arms of the lake).
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
Boat Launch: Flatwoods Boat Ramp →
10. Martins Fork Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Martins Fork Lake, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
11. Swan Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Swan Lake, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
12. Wood Creek Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Wood Creek Lake, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
Boat Launch: Wood Creek Boat Ramp →
13. Yatesville Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Yatesville Lake, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- ⚠ This water: Channel/blue catfish: 15-fish daily aggregate, only 1 over 25 in.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
14. Balls Fork (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Balls Fork, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
15. Big Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Big Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
16. Buckhorn Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Buckhorn Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
17. Carr Fork (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Carr Fork, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
18. Clear Fork (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Clear Fork, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
19. Collins Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Collins Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
20. Cumberland River (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Cumberland River, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
21. Cutshin Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Cutshin Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
22. Defeated Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Defeated Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
23. Greasy Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Greasy Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
24. Horse Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Horse Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
Boat Launch: Wilderness Road Canoe Launch →
25. Laurel Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Laurel Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
26. Laurel River (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Laurel River, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
27. Levisa Fork (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Levisa Fork, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
28. Little Goose Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Little Goose Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
29. Lost Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Lost Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
30. Lotts Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Lotts Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
31. Lynn Camp Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Lynn Camp Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
32. Middle Fork Kentucky River (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Middle Fork Kentucky River, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
33. North Fork Kentucky River (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
North Fork Kentucky River, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
34. Paint Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Paint Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
Boat Launch: Paintsville Lake Marina →
35. Red Bird River (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Red Bird River, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
36. Rockcastle River (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Rockcastle River, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
Boat Launch: Wilderness Road Canoe Launch →
37. Russell Fork (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Russell Fork, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
38. Chloe Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Chloe Lake, KentuckyNamed lake in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
39. Combs Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Combs Lake, KentuckyNamed lake in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
40. Duvall Pond (historical) (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Catfish)
Duvall Pond (historical), KentuckyNamed lake in the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
Fishing Tips for the Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Kentucky; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Eastern Kentucky & Mountains Region waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
More Regions in Kentucky
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- Northern Kentucky & Ohio River
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- Western Kentucky & LBL
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