🐟 What fish can you catch in Benton?

Most commonly caught species around Benton , KY : Largemouth bass - 2,366 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 448 reported catches Channel catfish - 422 reported catches Blue catfish - 295 reported catches Bluegill - 234 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Benton fishing reports?

The latest Benton , KY fishing reports are: @joshuawilliams6829 reported a nice Green sunfish at Massac Creek . .

Fishing in Benton, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Benton, Kentucky?

Anglers in Benton , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River , Lake Barkley , Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake) , Cumberland River (Lake Barkley - Ohio River) , Jonathan Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Benton?

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Benton

Latest Benton fishing reports

Green sunfish

Massac Creek

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Massac Creek

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Massac Creek

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Massac Creek

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Massac Creek

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Massac Creek

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White bass

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

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Channel catfish

Clarks River

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Channel catfish

Ginger Bay

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Blue catfish

Lake Barkley

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Fishing regulations in Benton

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 18th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

Check "Special Regulations" for site specific regulations.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

36°50′52.4″N 88°21′36.7″W

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FAQ about Benton fishing

Anglers in Benton, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River, Lake Barkley, Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake), Cumberland River (Lake Barkley - Ohio River), and Jonathan Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Benton, KY:

Largemouth bass - 2,366 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 448 reported catches
Channel catfish - 422 reported catches
Blue catfish - 295 reported catches
Bluegill - 234 reported catches

The latest Benton, KY fishing reports are:

@joshuawilliams6829 reported a nice Green sunfish at Massac Creek.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Benton, KY. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: