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Fishing in Gilbertsville, KY

Kentucky, United States

Best fishing spots in Gilbertsville, KY

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Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River

Tennessee, United States

4.3
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Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo)

Kentucky, United States

4.7
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Lake Barkley

Kentucky, United States

4.5
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Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

Kentucky, United States

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Cumberland River (Lake Barkley - Ohio River)

Kentucky, United States

3.7
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Ohio River (IL)

Illinois, United States

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Bear Creek

Kentucky, United States

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Little Bear Creek

Kentucky, United States

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Pisgah Bay

Kentucky, United States

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Sugar Bay

Kentucky, United States

4.7
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Top fish species in Gilbertsville

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Blue catfish
Blue catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill

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White bass

Hopson Creek

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Shortnose gar

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Largemouth bass

Hopson Creek

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Bluegill

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Yellow bass

Lake Barkley

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Freshwater drum

Lake Barkley

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Green sunfish

Little Bear Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

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Smallmouth bass

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

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Silver carp

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

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About Gilbertsville fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Gilbertsville, Kentucky. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 2,030 catches for Largemouth bass, 371 catches for Channel catfish, and 365 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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Fishing regulations in Gilbertsville

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 7th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

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6

Min size

12"

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6

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

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Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

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37°01′42.2″N 88°18′37.1″W
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FAQ about Gilbertsville fishing

Anglers in Gilbertsville, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River, Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo), Lake Barkley, Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake), and Cumberland River (Lake Barkley - Ohio River).
Most commonly caught species around Gilbertsville, KY:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Gilbertsville, KY was a 19 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ahuddleston5935 at Lake Barkley on April 5, 2012.
The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Gilbertsville, KY was a 5 ft / 82.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @whitekong at Ohio River (IL) on April 24, 2015.
The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Gilbertsville, KY was a 4 ft / 5.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @fishhooks12 at Straw Branch on August 9, 2015.

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