🐟 What fish can you catch in Fort Knox?

Most commonly caught species around Fort Knox , KY : Largemouth bass - 5,745 reported catches Bluegill - 1,443 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,046 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 907 reported catches Blue catfish - 649 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Fort Knox fishing reports?

The latest Fort Knox , KY fishing reports are: @davidroach3078 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Thurman Hutchins Park Pond . @davidroach3078 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Thurman Hutchins Park Pond . @davidroach3078 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Thurman Hutchins Park Pond . @HankTheMiniTank reported a nice Longear sunfish at Middle Fork Beargrass Creek . @HankTheMiniTank reported a nice Striped shiner at Middle Fork Beargrass Creek . .

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?

Download the Fishbrain app 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: 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. .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Fort Knox?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Fort Knox , KY was a 8 ft / 100.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @maddox.cope at Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo) on November 22, 2019 .

Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Fort Knox

Latest Fort Knox fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Thurman Hutchins Park Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Thurman Hutchins Park Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Thurman Hutchins Park Pond

length · weight

Longear sunfish

Middle Fork Beargrass Creek

9 in · 1 lb

Striped shiner

Middle Fork Beargrass Creek

6 in · 3 oz

Bluegill

McNeely Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Waverly Park Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

McNeely Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Tom Wallace Lake

13 in · 1 lb

White bass

Falls of the Ohio

length · weight

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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 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°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 - 5,745 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,443 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,046 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 907 reported catches
Blue catfish - 649 reported catches

The latest Fort Knox, KY fishing reports are:

@davidroach3078 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Thurman Hutchins Park Pond.
@davidroach3078 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Thurman Hutchins Park Pond.
@davidroach3078 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Thurman Hutchins Park Pond.
@HankTheMiniTank reported a nice Longear sunfish at Middle Fork Beargrass Creek.
@HankTheMiniTank reported a nice Striped shiner at Middle Fork Beargrass Creek.

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:

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 Fort Knox, KY was a 12 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Fireman_505 at Carlson Lake on May 6, 2015.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Fort Knox, KY was a 8 ft / 100.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @maddox.cope at Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo) on November 22, 2019.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Fort Knox, KY was a 5 ft / 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bigserv at Falls of the Ohio on July 13, 2015.