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Fishing in Hodgenville, KY

Kentucky, United States

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Freeman Lake

Kentucky, United States

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Nolin River

Kentucky, United States

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Otter Creek

Kentucky, United States

4.5
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McDougal Lake Park

Kentucky, United States

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Freeman Creek

Kentucky, United States

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Sportsman Lake

Kentucky, United States

5.0
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Buffalo Lake

Kentucky, United States

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Salem Lake

Kentucky, United States

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Salem Creek

Kentucky, United States

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Beech Fork

Kentucky, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Hodgenville spots deliver

Top fish species in Hodgenville

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Spotted bass
Spotted bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass

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Rock bass

Nolin River

8 in · 1 lb

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Longear sunfish

Nolin River

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Bluegill

Nolin River

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Rock bass

Nolin River

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Fagan Branch Lake

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Largemouth bass

Coffmans Lake

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Longear sunfish

Nolin River

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Bluegill

Sympson Lake

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White crappie

Freeman Lake

5 in · 2 oz

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Green sunfish

Freeman Lake

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About Hodgenville fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Hodgenville, Kentucky. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 4,107 catches for Largemouth bass, 602 catches for Bluegill, and 348 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Hodgenville

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.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Min size

12"

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6

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

Check "Special Regula​tions​​" for site specific regulations.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

37°34′0.5″N 85°44′7.4″W
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FAQ about Hodgenville fishing

Anglers in Hodgenville, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Freeman Lake, Nolin River, Otter Creek, McDougal Lake Park, and Freeman Creek.
Most commonly caught species around Hodgenville, KY:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Hodgenville, 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 Hodgenville, KY was a 1 ft / 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @xavierfarmer at Buffalo Lake on June 7, 2025.
The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Hodgenville, KY was a 4 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Kyle444 at Freeman Lake on May 22, 2015.

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