Fishing in Bowling Green, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bowling Green, Kentucky?

Anglers in Bowling Green , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Three Springs Lake (Basil Griffin Park) , Barren River , Green River , West Fork Drakes Creek , Trammel Creek .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Bowling Green?

Most commonly caught species around Bowling Green , KY : Largemouth bass - 2,292 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,001 reported catches Bluegill - 576 reported catches Rock bass - 493 reported catches Channel catfish - 325 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Bowling Green fishing reports?

The latest Bowling Green , KY fishing reports are: @FishpagnePapi reported a nice Freshwater drum at Nolin Lake . @witchywaters reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Gasper River . @devinbell reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shanty Hollow Lake . @FishpagnePapi reported a nice Bluegill at Three Springs Lake (Basil Griffin Park) . @Catchemq reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

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

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Bowling Green

Latest Bowling Green fishing reports

Freshwater drum

Nolin Lake

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Gasper River

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Largemouth bass

Shanty Hollow Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Three Springs Lake (Basil Griffin Park)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Bluegill

West Fork Drakes Creek

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Bowling Green

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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 July 7th, 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

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

Check "Special Regulations" for site specific regulations.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

36°58′18.8″N 86°26′14.3″W

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FAQ about Bowling Green fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Bowling Green, Kentucky?

Anglers in Bowling Green, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Three Springs Lake (Basil Griffin Park), Barren River, Green River, West Fork Drakes Creek, and Trammel Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Bowling Green?

Most commonly caught species around Bowling Green, KY:

Largemouth bass - 2,292 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,001 reported catches
Bluegill - 576 reported catches
Rock bass - 493 reported catches
Channel catfish - 325 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Bowling Green fishing reports?

The latest Bowling Green, KY fishing reports are:

@FishpagnePapi reported a nice Freshwater drum at Nolin Lake.
@witchywaters reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Gasper River.
@devinbell reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shanty Hollow Lake.
@FishpagnePapi reported a nice Bluegill at Three Springs Lake (Basil Griffin Park).
@Catchemq reported a nice Largemouth bass.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Bowling Green?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Bowling Green, 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: