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Fishing in Loretto, KY

Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Loretto

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
White crappie
White crappie
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass

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Freeman Lake

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Green sunfish

Freeman Lake

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Green sunfish

Freeman Lake

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Green sunfish

Freeman Lake

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Green sunfish

Freeman Lake

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Bluegill

Freeman Lake

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Black crappie

Beaver Lake

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Greengill hybrid

Freeman Lake

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Green sunfish

Freeman Lake

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Freeman Lake

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About Loretto fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Loretto, Kentucky. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 4,257 catches for Largemouth bass, 706 catches for Bluegill, and 581 catches for White crappie.

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Fishing regulations in Loretto

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.

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°38′6.4″N 85°23′54.6″W
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FAQ about Loretto fishing

Anglers in Loretto, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Sympson Lake, Beech Fork, Fagan Branch Lake, Springfield Reservoir, and McDougal Creek.
Most commonly caught species around Loretto, KY:
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