🐟 What fish can you catch in Chaplin?

Most commonly caught species around Chaplin , KY : Largemouth bass - 5,504 reported catches Bluegill - 1,437 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 998 reported catches Channel catfish - 787 reported catches White crappie - 485 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Chaplin fishing reports?

The latest Chaplin , KY fishing reports are: @lionelsemien reported a nice Bluegill at McNeely Lake . @jwstrong74 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Floyds Fork . @markstratton2474 reported a nice Black crappie at Beaver Lake . @Bigbassmaster710 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Long Run . @Bigbassmaster710 reported a nice White crappie at Long Run . .

Fishing in Chaplin, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Chaplin, Kentucky?

Anglers in Chaplin , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Taylorsville Lake , Salt River , Brashears Creek , Beaver Lake , Benson Creek .

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

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Chaplin

Latest Chaplin fishing reports

Bluegill

McNeely Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Floyds Fork

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Black crappie

Beaver Lake

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Largemouth bass

Long Run

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White crappie

Long Run

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Spotted bass

Kentucky River

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Bluegill

Lake Nevin

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Spotted bass

Kentucky River

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Bluegill

McNeely Lake

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Longear sunfish

Pennsylvania Run

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Fishing regulations in Chaplin

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 April 16th, 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

37°53′58.6″N 85°13′10.6″W

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FAQ about Chaplin fishing

Anglers in Chaplin, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Taylorsville Lake, Salt River, Brashears Creek, Beaver Lake, and Benson Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Chaplin, KY:

Largemouth bass - 5,504 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,437 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 998 reported catches
Channel catfish - 787 reported catches
White crappie - 485 reported catches

The latest Chaplin, KY fishing reports are:

@lionelsemien reported a nice Bluegill at McNeely Lake.
@jwstrong74 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Floyds Fork.
@markstratton2474 reported a nice Black crappie at Beaver Lake.
@Bigbassmaster710 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Long Run.
@Bigbassmaster710 reported a nice White crappie at Long Run.

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