🐟 What fish can you catch in Carrollton?

Most commonly caught species around Carrollton , KY : Largemouth bass - 3,148 reported catches Bluegill - 521 reported catches Channel catfish - 408 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 253 reported catches Blue catfish - 222 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Carrollton fishing reports?

The latest Carrollton , KY fishing reports are: @ReelingWithAshlee reported a nice Longear sunfish at Clear Creek . @ReelingWithAshlee reported a nice Longear sunfish at Clear Creek . @ReelingWithAshlee reported a nice Green sunfish at Clear Creek . @ReelingWithAshlee reported a nice Green sunfish at Clear Creek . @ReelingWithAshlee reported a nice Longear sunfish at Clear Creek . .

Fishing in Carrollton, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Carrollton, Kentucky?

Anglers in Carrollton , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo) , Ohio River (IN) , Kentucky River , Craigs Creek , Butler Lake .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Carrollton , 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 Carrollton?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Carrollton , KY was a 4 ft / 0.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @JosephsKinnett at Laughery Creek on May 4, 2015 .

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Top fish species in Carrollton

Latest Carrollton fishing reports

Longear sunfish

Clear Creek

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Longear sunfish

Clear Creek

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Green sunfish

Clear Creek

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Green sunfish

Clear Creek

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Longear sunfish

Clear Creek

length · weight

Longear sunfish

Clear Creek

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Bluegill

Reformatory Lake

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Largemouth bass

Reformatory Lake

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Bluegill

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Black crappie

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Fishing regulations in Carrollton

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.

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Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

38°40′47.6″N 85°09′56.9″W

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FAQ about Carrollton fishing

Anglers in Carrollton, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo), Ohio River (IN), Kentucky River, Craigs Creek, and Butler Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Carrollton, KY:

Largemouth bass - 3,148 reported catches
Bluegill - 521 reported catches
Channel catfish - 408 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 253 reported catches
Blue catfish - 222 reported catches

The latest Carrollton, KY fishing reports are:

@ReelingWithAshlee reported a nice Longear sunfish at Clear Creek.
@ReelingWithAshlee reported a nice Longear sunfish at Clear Creek.
@ReelingWithAshlee reported a nice Green sunfish at Clear Creek.
@ReelingWithAshlee reported a nice Green sunfish at Clear Creek.
@ReelingWithAshlee reported a nice Longear sunfish at Clear Creek.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Carrollton, 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 Carrollton, KY was a 4 ft / 3.8 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bradkoons at South Fork Laughery Creek on July 30, 2015.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Carrollton, KY was a 4 ft / 0.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @JosephsKinnett at Laughery Creek on May 4, 2015.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Carrollton, KY was a 4 ft / 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Jake_hannon at Crystal Lake on June 27, 2019.