🐟 What fish can you catch in Burkesville?

Most commonly caught species around Burkesville , KY : Rainbow trout - 2,529 reported catches Largemouth bass - 1,387 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 759 reported catches Bluegill - 321 reported catches Striped bass - 286 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Burkesville fishing reports?

The latest Burkesville , KY fishing reports are: @Bstoutdoors reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Cumberland . @Bstoutdoors reported a nice Striped bass at Lake Cumberland . @Bstoutdoors reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Cumberland . @caden-feltner reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Cumberland . @caden-feltner reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Cumberland . .

Fishing in Burkesville, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Burkesville, Kentucky?

Anglers in Burkesville , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Cumberland River (TN) , Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN) , Lake Cumberland , Cumberland River (KY) , Indian Creek .

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

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Burkesville

Latest Burkesville fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Lake Cumberland

10 in · 6 oz

Striped bass

Lake Cumberland

8 in · 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Lake Cumberland

18 in · 5 lb

Smallmouth bass

Lake Cumberland

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Cumberland

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lake Cumberland

16 in · 2 lb

Mirror carp

Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN)

length · weight

Mirror carp

Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Skaggs Creek

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Largemouth bass

Skaggs Creek

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Burkesville

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 Rainbow trout as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Rainbow trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Possession limit no more than 16Check the "Special Regulations" section of the fishing and boating guide for site specific regulations.

Excellent

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Regulations for

36°47′26.2″N 85°22′3″W

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FAQ about Burkesville fishing

Anglers in Burkesville, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Cumberland River (TN), Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN), Lake Cumberland, Cumberland River (KY), and Indian Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Burkesville, KY:

Rainbow trout - 2,529 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 1,387 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 759 reported catches
Bluegill - 321 reported catches
Striped bass - 286 reported catches

The latest Burkesville, KY fishing reports are:

@Bstoutdoors reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Cumberland.
@Bstoutdoors reported a nice Striped bass at Lake Cumberland.
@Bstoutdoors reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Cumberland.
@caden-feltner reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Cumberland.
@caden-feltner reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Cumberland.

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Burkesville, KY was a 12 ft / 4.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ttucker4112 at Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN) on May 13, 2016.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Burkesville, KY was a 10 ft / 1.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @kbwss at Lake Cumberland on April 13, 2016.