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Fishing in Barbourville, KY

Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Barbourville

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Spotted bass
Spotted bass

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Rainbow trout

Cumberland River (KY)

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Cumberland River (KY)

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Cumberland River (KY)

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Cumberland River (KY)

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Cumberland River (KY)

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Rock bass

Cumberland River (KY)

10 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

Indian Creek

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Rainbow trout

Indian Creek

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Rainbow trout

Cumberland River (KY)

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Cumberland River (KY)

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About Barbourville fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Barbourville, Kentucky. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,138 catches for Largemouth bass, 294 catches for Bluegill, and 289 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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Fishing regulations in Barbourville

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 20th, 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

36°52′0.1″N 83°53′6″W
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FAQ about Barbourville fishing

Anglers in Barbourville, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Cumberland River (KY), Cannon Creek Lake, Mills Creek, Laurel River, and Yellow Creek.
Most commonly caught species around Barbourville, KY:
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