🐟 What fish can you catch in Melbourne?

Most commonly caught species around Melbourne , KY : Largemouth bass - 16,332 reported catches Channel catfish - 4,228 reported catches Bluegill - 3,580 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,758 reported catches Blue catfish - 1,630 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Melbourne fishing reports?

The latest Melbourne , KY fishing reports are: @Long-joey7 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Panther Run . @camhooton reported a nice Largemouth bass at Summit Park Pond . @GutzG reported a nice Channel catfish at Robert J. Barth Lake . @ethanknitz reported a nice Largemouth bass at VOA Lake . @ethanknitz reported a nice Bluegill at VOA Lake . .

Fishing in Melbourne, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Melbourne, Kentucky?

Anglers in Melbourne , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (East Liverpool - Lawrenceburg) , East Fork Little Miami River , Little Miami River , William H. Harsha Lake , Licking River .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Melbourne?

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Top fish species in Melbourne

Latest Melbourne fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Panther Run

20 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

Summit Park Pond

length · weight

Channel catfish

Robert J. Barth Lake

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Largemouth bass

VOA Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

VOA Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

VOA Lake

length · weight

Rock bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

VOA Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Mounts Park Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Mounts Park Pond

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Melbourne

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.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

Check "Special Regulations" for site specific regulations.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

39°01′54.8″N 84°22′14.5″W

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FAQ about Melbourne fishing

Anglers in Melbourne, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (East Liverpool - Lawrenceburg), East Fork Little Miami River, Little Miami River, William H. Harsha Lake, and Licking River.

Most commonly caught species around Melbourne, KY:

Largemouth bass - 16,332 reported catches
Channel catfish - 4,228 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,580 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,758 reported catches
Blue catfish - 1,630 reported catches

The latest Melbourne, KY fishing reports are:

@Long-joey7 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Panther Run.
@camhooton reported a nice Largemouth bass at Summit Park Pond.
@GutzG reported a nice Channel catfish at Robert J. Barth Lake.
@ethanknitz reported a nice Largemouth bass at VOA Lake.
@ethanknitz reported a nice Bluegill at VOA Lake.

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