🐟 What fish can you catch in Irvine?

Most commonly caught species around Irvine , KY : Largemouth bass - 1,751 reported catches Bluegill - 323 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 283 reported catches White crappie - 171 reported catches Channel catfish - 169 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Irvine fishing reports?

The latest Irvine , KY fishing reports are: @ricocarr reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eastern Kentucky University Pond . @michaelthomason3369 reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Linville . @gradymcgowan reported a nice Rainbow trout at Middle Fork Red River . @brittanykelley reported a nice Redear sunfish at Lake Linville . @gradymcgowan reported a nice Green sunfish at Middle Fork Red River . .

Fishing in Irvine, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Irvine, Kentucky?

Anglers in Irvine , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Kentucky River , Owsley Fork Reservoir , Middle Fork Red River , Thorpe Branch , Red River .

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

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Irvine

Latest Irvine fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Eastern Kentucky University Pond

length · weight

Black crappie

Lake Linville

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Middle Fork Red River

length · weight

Redear sunfish

Lake Linville

length · weight

Green sunfish

Middle Fork Red River

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Middle Fork Red River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Middle Fork Red River

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Easy Walker Park

length · weight

Bluegill

Eastern Kentucky University Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Reba

23 in · 6 lb

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Fishing regulations in Irvine

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

37°41′47″N 83°58′4.1″W

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FAQ about Irvine fishing

Anglers in Irvine, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Kentucky River, Owsley Fork Reservoir, Middle Fork Red River, Thorpe Branch, and Red River.

Most commonly caught species around Irvine, KY:

Largemouth bass - 1,751 reported catches
Bluegill - 323 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 283 reported catches
White crappie - 171 reported catches
Channel catfish - 169 reported catches

The latest Irvine, KY fishing reports are:

@ricocarr reported a nice Largemouth bass at Eastern Kentucky University Pond.
@michaelthomason3369 reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Linville.
@gradymcgowan reported a nice Rainbow trout at Middle Fork Red River.
@brittanykelley reported a nice Redear sunfish at Lake Linville.
@gradymcgowan reported a nice Green sunfish at Middle Fork Red River.

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