🐟 What fish can you catch in Franklin?

Most commonly caught species around Franklin , KY : Largemouth bass - 6,505 reported catches Bluegill - 1,507 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,453 reported catches Rock bass - 742 reported catches Channel catfish - 718 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Franklin fishing reports?

The latest Franklin , KY fishing reports are: @quinnwhiteside reported a nice Black crappie at Walnut Creek . @quinnwhiteside reported a nice White crappie at Walnut Creek . @quinnwhiteside reported a nice Black crappie at Walnut Creek . @quinnwhiteside reported a nice Black crappie at Walnut Creek . @luisaguilar2390 reported a nice Channel catfish at Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River) . .

Fishing in Franklin, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Franklin, Kentucky?

Anglers in Franklin , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Red River (Tennessee) , West Fork Drakes Creek , Trammel Creek , Drakes Creek , Portland City Lake .

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

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Franklin

Latest Franklin fishing reports

Black crappie

Walnut Creek

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White crappie

Walnut Creek

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Black crappie

Walnut Creek

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Black crappie

Walnut Creek

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Channel catfish

Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)

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Largemouth bass

Three Springs Lake (Basil Griffin Park)

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Largemouth bass

Greenbrier Lake

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Largemouth bass

Greenbrier Lake

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Largemouth bass

Greenbrier Lake

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Largemouth bass

Greenbrier Lake

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Fishing regulations in Franklin

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

36°43′3.7″N 86°33′34.2″W

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FAQ about Franklin fishing

Anglers in Franklin, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Red River (Tennessee), West Fork Drakes Creek, Trammel Creek, Drakes Creek, and Portland City Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Franklin, KY:

Largemouth bass - 6,505 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,507 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,453 reported catches
Rock bass - 742 reported catches
Channel catfish - 718 reported catches

The latest Franklin, KY fishing reports are:

@quinnwhiteside reported a nice Black crappie at Walnut Creek.
@quinnwhiteside reported a nice White crappie at Walnut Creek.
@quinnwhiteside reported a nice Black crappie at Walnut Creek.
@quinnwhiteside reported a nice Black crappie at Walnut Creek.
@luisaguilar2390 reported a nice Channel catfish at Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River).

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