🐟 What fish can you catch in Hyden?

Most commonly caught species around Hyden , KY : Largemouth bass - 1,157 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 464 reported catches Bluegill - 233 reported catches Channel catfish - 150 reported catches Rainbow trout - 128 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hyden fishing reports?

The latest Hyden , KY fishing reports are: @WVFishforfun reported a nice Smallmouth bass at North Fork Kentucky River . @WVFishforfun reported a nice Smallmouth bass at North Fork Kentucky River . @WVFishforfun reported a nice Smallmouth bass at North Fork Kentucky River . @WVFishforfun reported a nice Smallmouth bass at North Fork Kentucky River . @WVFishforfun reported a nice Smallmouth bass at North Fork Kentucky River . .

Fishing in Hyden, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hyden, Kentucky?

Anglers in Hyden , KY recommend these top fishing spots: North Fork Kentucky River , Middle Fork Kentucky River , Buckhorn Lake , Lost Creek , Napier Branch .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Hyden , 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 Largemouth bass caught in Hyden?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Hyden , KY was a 13 ft / 4.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @DTurner3 at Martins Fork Lake on June 19, 2015 .

Q: What's the biggest Smallmouth bass caught in Hyden?

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Hyden , KY was a 2 ft / 11 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @calebroberts6862 at Middle Fork Kentucky River on July 10, 2024 .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Hyden?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Hyden , KY was a 8 ft / 500 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tylerpratt1632 at North Fork Kentucky River on June 6, 2022 .

Kentucky, United States

Want trophy-size catches? These Hyden spots deliver

Scan the QR code to download the app!

Top fish species in Hyden

Latest Hyden fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

North Fork Kentucky River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

North Fork Kentucky River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

North Fork Kentucky River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

North Fork Kentucky River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

North Fork Kentucky River

length · weight

Longear sunfish

North Fork Kentucky River

length · weight

Bluegill

Clover Fork Cumberland River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Bull shark

Martins Fork Lake

157 in · 659 lb

length · weight

More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Scan the QR code to download the app!

Fishing regulations in Hyden

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.

Select species

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°09′43.2″N 83°22′40.8″W

Regulations in the map

Download Fishbrain and fish smarter

Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

FAQ about Hyden fishing

Anglers in Hyden, KY recommend these top fishing spots: North Fork Kentucky River, Middle Fork Kentucky River, Buckhorn Lake, Lost Creek, and Napier Branch.

Most commonly caught species around Hyden, KY:

Largemouth bass - 1,157 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 464 reported catches
Bluegill - 233 reported catches
Channel catfish - 150 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 128 reported catches

The latest Hyden, KY fishing reports are:

@WVFishforfun reported a nice Smallmouth bass at North Fork Kentucky River.
@WVFishforfun reported a nice Smallmouth bass at North Fork Kentucky River.
@WVFishforfun reported a nice Smallmouth bass at North Fork Kentucky River.
@WVFishforfun reported a nice Smallmouth bass at North Fork Kentucky River.
@WVFishforfun reported a nice Smallmouth bass at North Fork Kentucky River.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Hyden, 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 Hyden, KY was a 13 ft / 4.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @DTurner3 at Martins Fork Lake on June 19, 2015.