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Fishing in Louisville, KY

Kentucky, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Louisville spots deliver

Top fish species in Louisville

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Blue catfish
Blue catfish

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Rainbow trout

Otter Creek

13 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Middle Fork Beargrass Creek

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White crappie

Guist Creek Lake

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Black crappie

Guist Creek Lake

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White crappie

Guist Creek Lake

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White crappie

Guist Creek Lake

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Rainbow trout

Angler Lake

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Largemouth bass

Hite Creek

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Largemouth bass

Dickerson Lake

8 in · 1 lb

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About Louisville fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Louisville, Kentucky. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 10,179 catches for Largemouth bass, 2,313 catches for Bluegill, and 1,559 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Louisville

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.

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FAQ about Louisville fishing

Anglers in Louisville, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo), Ohio River (IN), Floyds Fork, Salt River, and McNeely Lake.
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12.5 miles away

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34.3 miles away

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41.5 miles away

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42.6 miles away

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43.1 miles away

Versailles

50.8 miles away

Seymour

55.5 miles away

North Vernon

58.8 miles away

Campbellsville

59.0 miles away

Danville

59.7 miles away

Georgetown

59.9 miles away

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61.9 miles away