Fishing in Hazard, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hazard, Kentucky?

Anglers in Hazard , KY recommend these top fishing spots: North Fork Kentucky River , Carr Fork Lake , Carr Fork , Troublesome Creek , Buckhorn Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Hazard?

Most commonly caught species around Hazard , KY : Largemouth bass - 1,235 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 487 reported catches Bluegill - 226 reported catches Rainbow trout - 126 reported catches Channel catfish - 123 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Hazard fishing reports?

The latest Hazard , KY fishing reports are: @timothy.sturgill reported a nice Largemouth bass at Carr Fork . @Ty.smith606 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Troublesome Creek . @Ty.smith606 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Troublesome Creek . @jarrodwalker3721 reported a nice White bass at Buckhorn Lake . @KYLipRipper reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Troublesome Creek . .

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

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Hazard

Latest Hazard fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Carr Fork

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Troublesome Creek

8 in · 1 lb

Smallmouth bass

Troublesome Creek

14 in · 1 lb 3 oz

White bass

Buckhorn Lake

16 in · 3 lb

Smallmouth bass

Troublesome Creek

length · weight

Virile crayfish

Troublesome Creek

length · weight

Longear sunfish

Troublesome Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Troublesome Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Troublesome Creek

18 in · 2 lb 3 oz

Rock bass

Troublesome Creek

9 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Hazard

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 June 22nd, 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

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

Check "Special Regulations" for site specific regulations.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

37°15′30.2″N 83°11′51.7″W

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FAQ about Hazard fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Hazard, Kentucky?

Anglers in Hazard, KY recommend these top fishing spots: North Fork Kentucky River, Carr Fork Lake, Carr Fork, Troublesome Creek, and Buckhorn Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Hazard?

Most commonly caught species around Hazard, KY:

Largemouth bass - 1,235 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 487 reported catches
Bluegill - 226 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 126 reported catches
Channel catfish - 123 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Hazard fishing reports?

The latest Hazard, KY fishing reports are:

@timothy.sturgill reported a nice Largemouth bass at Carr Fork.
@Ty.smith606 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Troublesome Creek.
@Ty.smith606 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Troublesome Creek.
@jarrodwalker3721 reported a nice White bass at Buckhorn Lake.
@KYLipRipper reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Troublesome Creek.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Hazard?

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