🐟 What fish can you catch in Fordsville?

Most commonly caught species around Fordsville , KY : Largemouth bass - 2,805 reported catches Bluegill - 279 reported catches Channel catfish - 235 reported catches Black crappie - 147 reported catches Blue catfish - 142 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Fordsville fishing reports?

The latest Fordsville , KY fishing reports are: @Tattoosara reported a nice Flathead catfish at Ohio River (IN) . @Vevoidrae reported a nice Emerald shiner at Little Meeting Creek . @cody-spear reported a nice White bass at Ohio River (IN) . @nickeskridge reported a nice Longear sunfish at Horse Fork . @markjohnson reported a nice Largemouth bass at Rough River Lake . .

Fishing in Fordsville, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Fordsville, Kentucky?

Anglers in Fordsville , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Rough River Lake , Rough River , Cave Creek , Lick Branch .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Fordsville?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Fordsville , KY was a 1 ft / 1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jtristanlykins at Lick Branch on April 18, 2015 .

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Top fish species in Fordsville

Latest Fordsville fishing reports

Flathead catfish

Ohio River (IN)

length · weight

Emerald shiner

Little Meeting Creek

length · weight

White bass

Ohio River (IN)

length · weight

Longear sunfish

Horse Fork

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Rough River Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Waymond Morris Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Waymond Morris Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Rough River Lake

16 in · 2 lb

Blue catfish

Ohio River (IN)

length · weight

Bluegill

Rough River Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Fordsville

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 6th, 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°38′8.5″N 86°43′1.6″W

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FAQ about Fordsville fishing

Anglers in Fordsville, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Rough River Lake, Rough River, Cave Creek, and Lick Branch.

Most commonly caught species around Fordsville, KY:

Largemouth bass - 2,805 reported catches
Bluegill - 279 reported catches
Channel catfish - 235 reported catches
Black crappie - 147 reported catches
Blue catfish - 142 reported catches

The latest Fordsville, KY fishing reports are:

@Tattoosara reported a nice Flathead catfish at Ohio River (IN).
@Vevoidrae reported a nice Emerald shiner at Little Meeting Creek.
@cody-spear reported a nice White bass at Ohio River (IN).
@nickeskridge reported a nice Longear sunfish at Horse Fork.
@markjohnson reported a nice Largemouth bass at Rough River Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Fordsville, 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 Fordsville, KY was a 10 ft / 1.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @stratos200 at Rough River Lake on August 30, 2015.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Fordsville, KY was a 1 ft / 1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jtristanlykins at Lick Branch on April 18, 2015.