🐟 What fish can you catch in Crab Orchard?

Most commonly caught species around Crab Orchard , KY : Largemouth bass - 3,130 reported catches Bluegill - 559 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 424 reported catches Channel catfish - 296 reported catches Spotted bass - 202 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Crab Orchard fishing reports?

The latest Crab Orchard , KY fishing reports are: @shanestrout reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cedar Creek Lake . @ricocarr reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eastern Kentucky University Pond . @bentley-jones reported a nice Rock bass at Hanging Fork Creek . @bentley-jones reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Hanging Fork Creek . @bentley-jones reported a nice Longear sunfish at Hanging Fork Creek . .

Fishing in Crab Orchard, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Crab Orchard, Kentucky?

Anglers in Crab Orchard , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Cedar Creek Lake , Green River , Lake Linville , Herrington Lake , Silver Creek .

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

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Crab Orchard

Latest Crab Orchard fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Cedar Creek Lake

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Largemouth bass

Eastern Kentucky University Pond

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Rock bass

Hanging Fork Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Hanging Fork Creek

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Longear sunfish

Hanging Fork Creek

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Black crappie

Lake Linville

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Largemouth bass

Cedar Creek Lake

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Largemouth bass

Cedar Creek Lake

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Redear sunfish

Lake Linville

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Laurel Branch

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Fishing regulations in Crab Orchard

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°27′45.7″N 84°30′24.1″W

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FAQ about Crab Orchard fishing

Anglers in Crab Orchard, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Cedar Creek Lake, Green River, Lake Linville, Herrington Lake, and Silver Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Crab Orchard, KY:

Largemouth bass - 3,130 reported catches
Bluegill - 559 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 424 reported catches
Channel catfish - 296 reported catches
Spotted bass - 202 reported catches

The latest Crab Orchard, KY fishing reports are:

@shanestrout reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cedar Creek Lake.
@ricocarr reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eastern Kentucky University Pond.
@bentley-jones reported a nice Rock bass at Hanging Fork Creek.
@bentley-jones reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Hanging Fork Creek.
@bentley-jones reported a nice Longear sunfish at Hanging Fork Creek.

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