🐟 What fish can you catch in Milton?

Most commonly caught species around Milton , KY : Largemouth bass - 4,345 reported catches Bluegill - 742 reported catches Channel catfish - 479 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 278 reported catches Black crappie - 222 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Milton fishing reports?

The latest Milton , KY fishing reports are: @patrickregan6264 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Honey Run . @patrickregan6264 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Scottsburg Reservoir . @patrickregan6264 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Scottsburg Reservoir . @kypharmer reported a nice Bluegill at Reformatory Lake . @kypharmer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Reformatory Lake . .

Fishing in Milton, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Milton, Kentucky?

Anglers in Milton , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo) , Ohio River (IN) , Kentucky River , Butler Lake , Indian Kentuck Creek .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Milton , KY . We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro , you will get the following capabilities: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Milton?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Milton , KY was a 12 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Browning67 at Deam Lake on June 27, 2015 .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Milton?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Milton , KY was a 4 ft / 0.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @JosephsKinnett at Laughery Creek on May 4, 2015 .

Q: What's the biggest Channel catfish caught in Milton?

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Milton , KY was a 4 ft / 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Jake_hannon at Crystal Lake on June 27, 2019 .

Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Milton

Latest Milton fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Honey Run

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Largemouth bass

Scottsburg Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Scottsburg Reservoir

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Bluegill

Reformatory Lake

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Largemouth bass

Reformatory Lake

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Common shiner

Silver Creek

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

Chapel Lake

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Black crappie

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Bluegill

Chapel Lake

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Fishing regulations in Milton

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.

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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

38°42′40.7″N 85°22′24.2″W

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FAQ about Milton fishing

Anglers in Milton, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo), Ohio River (IN), Kentucky River, Butler Lake, and Indian Kentuck Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Milton, KY:

Largemouth bass - 4,345 reported catches
Bluegill - 742 reported catches
Channel catfish - 479 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 278 reported catches
Black crappie - 222 reported catches

The latest Milton, KY fishing reports are:

@patrickregan6264 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Honey Run.
@patrickregan6264 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Scottsburg Reservoir.
@patrickregan6264 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Scottsburg Reservoir.
@kypharmer reported a nice Bluegill at Reformatory Lake.
@kypharmer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Reformatory Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Milton, KY. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Milton, KY was a 12 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Browning67 at Deam Lake on June 27, 2015.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Milton, KY was a 4 ft / 0.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @JosephsKinnett at Laughery Creek on May 4, 2015.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Milton, KY was a 4 ft / 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Jake_hannon at Crystal Lake on June 27, 2019.