🐟 What fish can you catch in Dexter?

Most commonly caught species around Dexter , KY : Largemouth bass - 3,092 reported catches Channel catfish - 530 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 530 reported catches Bluegill - 336 reported catches Blue catfish - 322 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Dexter fishing reports?

The latest Dexter , KY fishing reports are: @ronaldcoyne reported a nice White bass at Hopson Creek . @genesis.ortiz reported a nice Shortnose gar . @ronaldcoyne reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hopson Creek . @RissaRoni reported a nice Bluegill . @RissaRoni reported a nice Yellow bass at Lake Barkley . .

Fishing in Dexter, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Dexter, Kentucky?

Anglers in Dexter , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River , Jonathan Creek , Bear Creek , Little Bear Creek , Sugar Bay .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Dexter?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Dexter , KY was a 5 ft / 8.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Kyle444 at Lake Barkley (Cumberland River, TN) on May 25, 2015 .

Q: What's the biggest Channel catfish caught in Dexter?

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Dexter , KY was a 5 ft / 82.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @whitekong at Ohio River (IL) on April 24, 2015 .

Q: What's the biggest Smallmouth bass caught in Dexter?

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Dexter , KY was a 4 ft / 5.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @fishhooks12 at Straw Branch on August 9, 2015 .

Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Dexter

Latest Dexter fishing reports

White bass

Hopson Creek

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Shortnose gar

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hopson Creek

length · weight

Bluegill

length · weight

Yellow bass

Lake Barkley

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Lake Barkley

length · weight

Green sunfish

Little Bear Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

length · weight

Silver carp

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Dexter

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

36°44′22.9″N 88°17′44.2″W

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FAQ about Dexter fishing

Anglers in Dexter, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River, Jonathan Creek, Bear Creek, Little Bear Creek, and Sugar Bay.

Most commonly caught species around Dexter, KY:

Largemouth bass - 3,092 reported catches
Channel catfish - 530 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 530 reported catches
Bluegill - 336 reported catches
Blue catfish - 322 reported catches

The latest Dexter, KY fishing reports are:

@ronaldcoyne reported a nice White bass at Hopson Creek.
@genesis.ortiz reported a nice Shortnose gar.
@ronaldcoyne reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hopson Creek.
@RissaRoni reported a nice Bluegill.
@RissaRoni reported a nice Yellow bass at Lake Barkley.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Dexter, 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 Dexter, KY was a 5 ft / 8.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Kyle444 at Lake Barkley (Cumberland River, TN) on May 25, 2015.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Dexter, KY was a 5 ft / 82.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @whitekong at Ohio River (IL) on April 24, 2015.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Dexter, KY was a 4 ft / 5.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @fishhooks12 at Straw Branch on August 9, 2015.