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Fishing in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region
Explore fishing in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region of Kentucky. Ohio River Inlet, Licking River, Markland Dam,
The inlet streams feeding Ohio River offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Ohio River Inlet (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River Inlet, KentuckyThe inlet streams feeding Ohio River offer good fishing for the region's target species.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
2. Licking River (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Licking River, KentuckyLicking River offers excellent fishing in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
Boat Launch: Licking River at KY-111 →
3. Markland Dam (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Markland Dam, KentuckyMarkland Dam offers excellent fishing in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
4. Boltz Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Boltz Lake, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
5. Bullock Pen Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Bullock Pen Lake, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
6. Doe Run Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Doe Run Lake, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
7. Grayson Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Grayson Lake, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
8. Greenbo Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Greenbo Lake, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
Boat Launch: Grenbo Lake Marina →
9. Kincaid Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Kincaid Lake, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
10. Lake Carnico (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Carnico, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
11. Williamstown Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Williamstown Lake, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
Boat Launch: Williamstown Lake Marina →
12. Banklick Creek (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Banklick Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
13. Big Sandy River (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Big Sandy River, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
14. Blaine Creek (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Blaine Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
15. Cassidy Creek (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Cassidy Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
16. Cruises Creek (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Cruises Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
17. Dry Creek (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Dry Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
Boat Launch: Ramey Creek access →
18. Eagle Creek (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Eagle Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
19. Elijahs Creek (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Elijahs Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
20. Kinniconick Creek (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Kinniconick Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
21. Lawrence Creek (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lawrence Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
22. Little Sandy River (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Little Sandy River, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
Boat Launch: Grenbo Lake Marina →
23. North Fork Licking River (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
North Fork Licking River, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
24. Ohio River (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ohio River, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
25. Anglin Pond (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Anglin Pond, KentuckyNamed lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
Boat Launch: Grenbo Lake Marina →
26. Brown Pond (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Brown Pond, KentuckyNamed lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
Boat Launch: Grenbo Lake Marina →
27. Campbell County Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Campbell County Lake, KentuckyNamed lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
28. Lake Charles (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Charles, KentuckyNamed lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
29. Dranes (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Dranes, KentuckyNamed lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
30. Dry Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Dry Lake, KentuckyNamed lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
31. Duck Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Duck Lake, KentuckyNamed lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
32. Eagle Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Eagle Lake, KentuckyNamed lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
33. Elk Pond (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Elk Pond, KentuckyNamed lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
34. Energy Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Energy Lake, KentuckyNamed lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
Boat Launch: Energy Dam Day Use Area and Boat Ramps at Land Between The Lakes →
35. Ewing Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ewing Lake, KentuckyNamed lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
36. First Creek Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
First Creek Lake, KentuckyNamed lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
37. First Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
First Lake, KentuckyNamed lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
38. Fish Lake (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Fish Lake, KentuckyNamed lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
39. Fish Pond (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Fish Pond, KentuckyNamed lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
Boat Launch: Seven Island CA →
40. Fishing Creek Pond (Sauger, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Fishing Creek Pond, KentuckyNamed lake in the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River Region region of Kentucky.
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Channel catfish 28 in+ · Limit: 1 (2 possession) · Min 28 in; no limit under 28 in
- Smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
Fishing Tips for the Northern Kentucky & Ohio River 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 Northern Kentucky & Ohio River 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
- Central Kentucky & Bluegrass
- Eastern Kentucky & Mountains
- South-Central Kentucky
- Western Kentucky & LBL
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