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Fishing in Ashland, KY

Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Ashland

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Striped bass
Striped bass
Blue catfish
Blue catfish

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Largemouth bass

Beech Fork Lake

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Largemouth bass

Beech Fork Lake

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Largemouth bass

Beech Fork Lake

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Hybrid striped bass

Beech Fork Lake

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Largemouth bass

Beech Fork Lake

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Largemouth bass

Beech Fork Lake

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White crappie

Beech Fork

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Green sunfish

Kilgore Creek

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Common shiner

Kilgore Creek

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Largemouth bass

Beech Fork Lake

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About Ashland fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Ashland, Kentucky. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 2,943 catches for Largemouth bass, 801 catches for Bluegill, and 717 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Ashland

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Kentucky can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

6

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

Check "Special Regula​tions​​" for site specific regulations.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

38°27′33.1″N 82°38′41.6″W
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