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Fishing in Madisonville, KY

Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Madisonville

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Black crappie
Black crappie
White crappie
White crappie

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Largemouth bass

West Fork Donaldson Creek

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Bluegill

West Fork Donaldson Creek

7 in · 1 lb

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Bluegill

West Fork Donaldson Creek

7 in · 1 lb

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Blue catfish

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Largemouth bass

West Fork Donaldson Creek

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Channel catfish

Panther Creek

4 in ·

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Channel catfish

Panther Creek

8 in · 5 oz

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Channel catfish

Panther Creek

4 in ·

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Lake Morris

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Largemouth bass

Lake Peewee

6 in · 2 oz

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About Madisonville fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Madisonville, Kentucky. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,710 catches for Largemouth bass, 203 catches for Bluegill, and 105 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Madisonville

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 22nd, 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°20′26.9″N 87°30′12.2″W
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