🐟 What fish can you catch in Clay City?

Most commonly caught species around Clay City , KY : Largemouth bass - 2,982 reported catches Bluegill - 789 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 386 reported catches Channel catfish - 354 reported catches White crappie - 261 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Clay City fishing reports?

The latest Clay City , KY fishing reports are: @hunter.mcvaugh reported a nice Blue catfish at Lexington Reservoir No. 4 (Jacobson Park) . @ricocarr reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eastern Kentucky University Pond . @ricocarr reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eastern Kentucky University Pond . @tamaraharding reported a nice Bluegill at Lexington Reservoir No. 4 (Jacobson Park) . @tamaraharding reported a nice Bluegill at Lexington Reservoir No. 4 (Jacobson Park) . .

Fishing in Clay City, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Clay City, Kentucky?

Anglers in Clay City , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Stoner Creek , Kentucky River , Middle Fork Red River , Hinkston Creek , Thorpe Branch .

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

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Clay City

Latest Clay City fishing reports

Blue catfish

Lexington Reservoir No. 4 (Jacobson Park)

18 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Eastern Kentucky University Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Eastern Kentucky University Pond

length · weight

Bluegill

Lexington Reservoir No. 4 (Jacobson Park)

length · weight

Bluegill

Lexington Reservoir No. 4 (Jacobson Park)

length · weight

Bluegill

Lexington Reservoir No. 4 (Jacobson Park)

length · weight

Bluegill

Lexington Reservoir No. 4 (Jacobson Park)

length · weight

Bluegill

Lexington Reservoir No. 4 (Jacobson Park)

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Middle Fork Red River

length · weight

Bluegill

Lexington Reservoir No. 4 (Jacobson Park)

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Clay City

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°51′43.9″N 83°55′39.7″W

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FAQ about Clay City fishing

Anglers in Clay City, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Stoner Creek, Kentucky River, Middle Fork Red River, Hinkston Creek, and Thorpe Branch.

Most commonly caught species around Clay City, KY:

Largemouth bass - 2,982 reported catches
Bluegill - 789 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 386 reported catches
Channel catfish - 354 reported catches
White crappie - 261 reported catches

The latest Clay City, KY fishing reports are:

@hunter.mcvaugh reported a nice Blue catfish at Lexington Reservoir No. 4 (Jacobson Park).
@ricocarr reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eastern Kentucky University Pond.
@ricocarr reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eastern Kentucky University Pond.
@tamaraharding reported a nice Bluegill at Lexington Reservoir No. 4 (Jacobson Park).
@tamaraharding reported a nice Bluegill at Lexington Reservoir No. 4 (Jacobson Park).

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