🐟 What fish can you catch in Fort Knox?

Most commonly caught species around Fort Knox , KY : Largemouth bass - 5,643 reported catches Bluegill - 1,393 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,036 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 904 reported catches Blue catfish - 643 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Fort Knox fishing reports?

The latest Fort Knox , KY fishing reports are: @jordansharp1997 reported a nice Green sunfish at Freeman Lake . @jordansharp1997 reported a nice Green sunfish at Freeman Lake . @jordansharp1997 reported a nice Green sunfish at Freeman Lake . @jordansharp1997 reported a nice Green sunfish at Freeman Lake . .

Fishing in Fort Knox, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Fort Knox, Kentucky?

Anglers in Fort Knox , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo) , Ohio River (IN) , Salt River , Lower Douglas Lake , Freeman Lake .

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

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Fort Knox

Latest Fort Knox fishing reports

Freeman Lake

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Green sunfish

Freeman Lake

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Green sunfish

Freeman Lake

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Green sunfish

Freeman Lake

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Green sunfish

Freeman Lake

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Bluegill

Freeman Lake

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Greengill hybrid

Freeman Lake

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Green sunfish

Freeman Lake

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Freeman Lake

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Black crappie

Freeman Lake

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Fishing regulations in Fort Knox

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°53′29.4″N 85°57′49″W

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FAQ about Fort Knox fishing

Anglers in Fort Knox, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo), Ohio River (IN), Salt River, Lower Douglas Lake, and Freeman Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Fort Knox, KY:

Largemouth bass - 5,643 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,393 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,036 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 904 reported catches
Blue catfish - 643 reported catches

The latest Fort Knox, KY fishing reports are:

@jordansharp1997 reported a nice Green sunfish at Freeman Lake.
@jordansharp1997 reported a nice Green sunfish at Freeman Lake.
@jordansharp1997 reported a nice Green sunfish at Freeman Lake.
@jordansharp1997 reported a nice Green sunfish at Freeman Lake.

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