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Fishing in the South-Central Kentucky Region
Explore fishing in the South-Central Kentucky Region of Kentucky. Lake Cumberland Inlet, Dale Hollow Lake, Green River L
The inlet streams feeding Lake Cumberland offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Lake Cumberland Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Lake Cumberland Inlet, KentuckyThe inlet streams feeding Lake Cumberland 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
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
Boat Launch: Lake Cumberland State Dock →
2. Dale Hollow Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Dale Hollow Lake, KentuckyDale Hollow Lake offers excellent fishing in the South-Central Kentucky with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- ⚠ This water: Smallmouth bass: 16 in minimum; trophy smallmouth water.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
Boat Launch: Dale Hollow Marina →
3. Green River Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Green River Lake, KentuckyGreen River Lake offers excellent fishing in the South-Central Kentucky with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- ⚠ This water: Crappie: 10 in minimum.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
Boat Launch: Green River Marina →
4. Barren River Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Barren River Lake, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- ⚠ This water: Channel/blue catfish: 15-fish daily aggregate, only 1 over 25 in; walleye 18 in minimum in upper arms.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
5. Lake Cumberland (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Lake Cumberland, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- ⚠ This water: Walleye: 18 in minimum in upper arms; rainbow trout below dam 8/day.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
Boat Launch: Lake Cumberland State Dock →
6. Nolin River Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Nolin River Lake, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- ⚠ This water: Crappie: minimum size limit applies (see guide); no size limit change statewide.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
7. Rough River Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Rough River Lake, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- ⚠ This water: Crappie: minimum size limit applies (see guide).
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
8. Shanty Hollow Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Shanty Hollow Lake, KentuckyPopular fishing lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
9. Barren River (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Barren River, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
Boat Launch: Weldon Peete Boat Ramp →
10. Bear Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Bear Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
11. Beaver Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Beaver Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
Boat Launch: Twyford Point Ramp →
12. Gasper River (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Gasper River, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
13. Leatherwood Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Leatherwood Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
14. Little Barren River (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Little Barren River, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
15. Nolin River (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Nolin River, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
16. Rolling Fork (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Rolling Fork, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
Boat Launch: Howardstown Boat Ramp →
17. Rough River (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Rough River, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
18. Russell Creek (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Russell Creek, KentuckyPopular river fishing in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
19. Bayles Pond (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Bayles Pond, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
20. Beaverhouse Hole (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Beaverhouse Hole, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
21. Boom Hole (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Boom Hole, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
22. Brownlee Hole (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Brownlee Hole, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
23. Browns Pond (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Browns Pond, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
24. Cherry Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Cherry Lake, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
25. Clear Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Clear Lake, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
26. Clear Pond (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Clear Pond, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
27. Coffmans Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Coffmans Lake, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
28. Colvin Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Colvin Lake, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
29. Connelly Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Connelly Lake, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
30. Cornwall Pond (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Cornwall Pond, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
31. Cox Hole (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Cox Hole, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
32. Crawford Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Crawford Lake, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
33. Creacy Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Creacy Lake, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
34. Crooked Lake (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Crooked Lake, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
Boat Launch: Hunter Moore Access →
35. Crooked Pond (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Crooked Pond, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
36. Cross Slough (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Cross Slough, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
37. Cypress Slough (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Cypress Slough, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
38. David Pond (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
David Pond, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
39. Deer Pond (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Deer Pond, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
40. Deep Slough (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Rainbow Trout, Crappie)
Deep Slough, KentuckyNamed lake in the South-Central Kentucky Region region of Kentucky.
- Largemouth bass · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 12 in
- Walleye, sauger & hybrids · Limit: 6 (12 possession) · Min 14 in
- Rainbow trout · Limit: 8 (16 possession)
- Crappie (black & white) · Limit: 20 (40 possession) · No minimum
Fishing Tips for the South-Central Kentucky 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 South-Central Kentucky 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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- Eastern Kentucky & Mountains
- Northern Kentucky & Ohio River
- Western Kentucky & LBL
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