Fishing in Ezel, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ezel, Kentucky?

Anglers in Ezel , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Cave Run Lake , Licking River , Middle Fork Red River , Little Sandy River , Mill Creek Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Ezel?

Most commonly caught species around Ezel , KY : Largemouth bass - 1,650 reported catches Bluegill - 451 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 342 reported catches Channel catfish - 215 reported catches Rainbow trout - 211 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Ezel fishing reports?

The latest Ezel , KY fishing reports are: @coltonwebb9347 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Paintsville Lake . @trfannin reported a nice Bluegill at Cave Run Lake . @trfannin reported a nice Green sunfish at Cave Run Lake . @trfannin reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Cave Run Lake . @trfannin reported a nice Green sunfish at Cave Run Lake . .

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

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Ezel

Latest Ezel fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Paintsville Lake

12 in · 2 lb 3 oz

Bluegill

Cave Run Lake

length · weight

Green sunfish

Cave Run Lake

length · weight

Greengill hybrid

Cave Run Lake

length · weight

Green sunfish

Cave Run Lake

length · weight

Green sunfish

Cave Run Lake

length · weight

Green sunfish

Cave Run Lake

length · weight

Green sunfish

Cave Run Lake

length · weight

Black bullhead

Clear Creek Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Cave Run Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Ezel

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 July 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

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

Check "Special Regulations" for site specific regulations.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

37°53′31.2″N 83°26′40.6″W

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FAQ about Ezel fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Ezel, Kentucky?

Anglers in Ezel, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Cave Run Lake, Licking River, Middle Fork Red River, Little Sandy River, and Mill Creek Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Ezel?

Most commonly caught species around Ezel, KY:

Largemouth bass - 1,650 reported catches
Bluegill - 451 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 342 reported catches
Channel catfish - 215 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 211 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Ezel fishing reports?

The latest Ezel, KY fishing reports are:

@coltonwebb9347 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Paintsville Lake.
@trfannin reported a nice Bluegill at Cave Run Lake.
@trfannin reported a nice Green sunfish at Cave Run Lake.
@trfannin reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Cave Run Lake.
@trfannin reported a nice Green sunfish at Cave Run Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Ezel?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Ezel, 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: