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Fishing in Louisa, KY

Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Louisa

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Blue catfish
Blue catfish
Flathead catfish
Flathead catfish

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Hybrid striped bass

Beech Fork Lake

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Channel catfish

35 in · 30 lb

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Sauger

Indian Guyan Creek

18 in · 2 lb

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Hybrid striped bass

Beech Fork Lake

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Common carp

Big Sandy River

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Blue catfish

Big Sandy River

33 in · 17 lb

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Blue catfish

Big Sandy River

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Flathead catfish

Big Sandy River

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Blue catfish

Big Sandy River

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Blue catfish

Big Sandy River

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About Louisa fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Louisa, Kentucky. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 2,523 catches for Largemouth bass, 561 catches for Channel catfish, and 490 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Louisa

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.

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

38°06′29.2″N 82°36′47.5″W
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FAQ about Louisa fishing

Anglers in Louisa, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Levisa Fork, Beech Fork Lake, Yatesville Lake, Blaine Creek, and Tug Fork.
Most commonly caught species around Louisa, KY:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Louisa, KY was a 6 ft / 26 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @brody.shearer at Barrett Creek on June 8, 2022.
The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Louisa, KY was a 6 ft / 125.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @daygan16 at Dewey Lake on June 14, 2015.
The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Louisa, KY was a 12 ft / 5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @rbilltuck at Petercave Branch on June 15, 2013.

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23.9 miles away

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