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Fishing in London, KY

Kentucky, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These London spots deliver

Top fish species in London

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Spotted bass
Spotted bass
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Laurel River Lake

12 in · 2 lb

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Bluegill

Wood Creek Lake

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Bluegill

Wood Creek Lake

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Bluegill

Wood Creek Lake

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Bluegill

Wood Creek Lake

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Bluegill

Wood Creek Lake

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Bluegill

Wood Creek Lake

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Redear sunfish

Wood Creek Lake

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About London fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around London, Kentucky. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,362 catches for Largemouth bass, 318 catches for Bluegill, and 246 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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Fishing regulations in London

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 13th, 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"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

6

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

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

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

37°07′3″N 84°04′36.1″W
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FAQ about London fishing

Anglers in London, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Cumberland, Cumberland River (KY), Laurel River Lake, Wood Creek Lake, and Sam Branch.
Most commonly caught species around London, KY:
The latest London, KY fishing reports are:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in London, KY was a 4 ft caught by Fishbrain user @aking8216 at Sinking Creek on March 15, 2016.
The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in London, KY was a 6 ft / 800.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bobbuttermore at Cumberland River (KY) on July 10, 2015.
The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in London, KY was a 11 ft / 3.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @kbwss at Laurel River Lake on April 13, 2016.

Other cities near London

East Bernstadt

5.7 miles away

North Corbin

10.6 miles away

Livingston

14.6 miles away

Annville

15.7 miles away

Manchester

17.4 miles away

Rockholds

19.9 miles away

Barbourville

20.3 miles away

McKee

22.2 miles away

Mount Vernon

22.4 miles away

Oneida

25.8 miles away

Flat Lick

26.2 miles away

Williamsburg

26.6 miles away

Brodhead

27.1 miles away

Somerset

29.4 miles away

Pleasant View

30.5 miles away

Science Hill

30.9 miles away

Arjay

32.2 miles away

Pineville

32.4 miles away

Burnside

32.5 miles away

Booneville

32.6 miles away

Crab Orchard

33.6 miles away

Eubank

33.7 miles away

Berea

34.7 miles away

Whitley City

34.9 miles away