🐟 What fish can you catch in Elizabethtown?

Most commonly caught species around Elizabethtown , KY : Largemouth bass - 4,620 reported catches Bluegill - 1,090 reported catches Channel catfish - 661 reported catches Spotted bass - 343 reported catches Rainbow trout - 313 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Elizabethtown fishing reports?

The latest Elizabethtown , KY fishing reports are: @Sharp1997 reported a nice Bluegill at Freeman Creek . @Sharp1997 reported a nice Bluegill at Freeman Creek . @Sharp1997 reported a nice Bluegill at Freeman Creek . @Sharp1997 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Freeman Creek . @Sharp1997 reported a nice Bluegill at Freeman Creek . .

Fishing in Elizabethtown, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Elizabethtown, Kentucky?

Anglers in Elizabethtown , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Lower Douglas Lake , Freeman Lake , Sander Spring Lake , Nolin River , Otter Creek .

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

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Elizabethtown

Latest Elizabethtown fishing reports

Bluegill

Freeman Creek

length · weight

Bluegill

Freeman Creek

length · weight

Bluegill

Freeman Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Freeman Creek

length · weight

Bluegill

Freeman Creek

length · weight

Green sunfish

Freeman Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Sanders Spring Reservoir

length · weight

Bluegill

Sanders Spring Reservoir

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Nolin River

15 in · 2 lb

Bluegill

McNeely Lake

7 in · 3 oz

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Fishing regulations in Elizabethtown

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 23rd, 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°42′10.8″N 85°52′37.2″W

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FAQ about Elizabethtown fishing

Anglers in Elizabethtown, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Lower Douglas Lake, Freeman Lake, Sander Spring Lake, Nolin River, and Otter Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Elizabethtown, KY:

Largemouth bass - 4,620 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,090 reported catches
Channel catfish - 661 reported catches
Spotted bass - 343 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 313 reported catches

The latest Elizabethtown, KY fishing reports are:

@Sharp1997 reported a nice Bluegill at Freeman Creek.
@Sharp1997 reported a nice Bluegill at Freeman Creek.
@Sharp1997 reported a nice Bluegill at Freeman Creek.
@Sharp1997 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Freeman Creek.
@Sharp1997 reported a nice Bluegill at Freeman Creek.

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