🐟 What fish can you catch in California?

Most commonly caught species around California , KY : Largemouth bass - 12,732 reported catches Channel catfish - 3,445 reported catches Bluegill - 2,939 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,196 reported catches Blue catfish - 1,421 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest California fishing reports?

The latest California , KY fishing reports are: @HassanFishing reported a nice Channel catfish at Burnet Woods Lake . @frostyfishy reported a nice Bluegill at Summit Park Pond . @frostyfishy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Summit Park Pond . @frostyfishy reported a nice Bluegill at Summit Park Pond . @masondrury reported a nice White crappie at Southgate Park Lake . .

Fishing in California, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in California, Kentucky?

Anglers in California , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (East Liverpool - Lawrenceburg) , East Fork Little Miami River , Little Miami River , William H. Harsha Lake , Licking River .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for California , 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. .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in California?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in California , KY was a 6 ft / 100 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @strykerplys at Jerry Lind Park Pond on July 23, 2022 .

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Top fish species in California

Latest California fishing reports

Channel catfish

Burnet Woods Lake

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Bluegill

Summit Park Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Summit Park Pond

length · weight

Bluegill

Summit Park Pond

length · weight

White crappie

Southgate Park Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Summit Park Pond

length · weight

Bluegill

Miami Meadows Park

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Channel catfish

South Fork Licking River

length · weight

Freshwater drum

South Fork Licking River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

South Fork Licking River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in California

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 May 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

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

38°55′6.2″N 84°15′49″W

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FAQ about California fishing

Anglers in California, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (East Liverpool - Lawrenceburg), East Fork Little Miami River, Little Miami River, William H. Harsha Lake, and Licking River.

Most commonly caught species around California, KY:

Largemouth bass - 12,732 reported catches
Channel catfish - 3,445 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,939 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,196 reported catches
Blue catfish - 1,421 reported catches

The latest California, KY fishing reports are:

@HassanFishing reported a nice Channel catfish at Burnet Woods Lake.
@frostyfishy reported a nice Bluegill at Summit Park Pond.
@frostyfishy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Summit Park Pond.
@frostyfishy reported a nice Bluegill at Summit Park Pond.
@masondrury reported a nice White crappie at Southgate Park Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for California, 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 California, KY was a 6 ft caught by Fishbrain user @OilcanSam at Sharon Lake on April 14, 2021.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in California, KY was a 11 ft / 55.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @rdoyle4403 at Stonelick Lake on April 22, 2019.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in California, KY was a 6 ft / 100 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @strykerplys at Jerry Lind Park Pond on July 23, 2022.