Fishing in Burnside, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Burnside, Kentucky?

Anglers in Burnside , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Cumberland , Cumberland River (KY) , Big South Fork Cumberland River , Fishing Creek , Pitman Creek .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Burnside?

Most commonly caught species around Burnside , KY : Rainbow trout - 2,424 reported catches Largemouth bass - 1,647 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 634 reported catches Striped bass - 341 reported catches Spotted bass - 331 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Burnside fishing reports?

The latest Burnside , KY fishing reports are: @WaylinDople reported a nice Largemouth bass at Laurel Creek Reservoir (McCreary Reservoir) . @WaylinDople reported a nice Largemouth bass at Laurel Creek Reservoir (McCreary Reservoir) . @WaylinDople reported a nice Largemouth bass at Laurel Creek Reservoir (McCreary Reservoir) . @dillongenoe reported a nice Redbreast sunfish at Roaring Paunch Creek . @dillongenoe reported a nice Rock bass at Roaring Paunch Creek . .

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

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Burnside

Latest Burnside fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Laurel Creek Reservoir (McCreary Reservoir)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Laurel Creek Reservoir (McCreary Reservoir)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Laurel Creek Reservoir (McCreary Reservoir)

length · weight

Redbreast sunfish

Roaring Paunch Creek

length · weight

Rock bass

Roaring Paunch Creek

length · weight

Rock bass

Roaring Paunch Creek

length · weight

Rock bass

Roaring Paunch Creek

length · weight

Redear sunfish

Laurel Creek Reservoir (McCreary Reservoir)

length · weight

Bluegill

Laurel Creek Reservoir (McCreary Reservoir)

length · weight

Bluegill

Laurel Creek Reservoir (McCreary Reservoir)

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Burnside

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 June 20th, 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

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

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

Edibility

Excellent

Synonyms

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Regulations for

37°00′15.1″N 84°38′56″W

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FAQ about Burnside fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Burnside, Kentucky?

Anglers in Burnside, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Cumberland, Cumberland River (KY), Big South Fork Cumberland River, Fishing Creek, and Pitman Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Burnside?

Most commonly caught species around Burnside, KY:

Rainbow trout - 2,424 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 1,647 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 634 reported catches
Striped bass - 341 reported catches
Spotted bass - 331 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Burnside fishing reports?

The latest Burnside, KY fishing reports are:

@WaylinDople reported a nice Largemouth bass at Laurel Creek Reservoir (McCreary Reservoir).
@WaylinDople reported a nice Largemouth bass at Laurel Creek Reservoir (McCreary Reservoir).
@WaylinDople reported a nice Largemouth bass at Laurel Creek Reservoir (McCreary Reservoir).
@dillongenoe reported a nice Redbreast sunfish at Roaring Paunch Creek.
@dillongenoe reported a nice Rock bass at Roaring Paunch Creek.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Burnside?

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