🐟 What fish can you catch in Monterey?

Most commonly caught species around Monterey , KY : Largemouth bass - 3,858 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 980 reported catches Bluegill - 711 reported catches Channel catfish - 584 reported catches Green sunfish - 359 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Monterey fishing reports?

The latest Monterey , KY fishing reports are: @UglyStikfanatic reported a nice Channel catfish at South Fork Licking River . @kypharmer reported a nice Bluegill at Reformatory Lake . @UglyStikfanatic reported a nice Freshwater drum at South Fork Licking River . @UglyStikfanatic reported a nice Smallmouth bass at South Fork Licking River . @UglyStikfanatic reported a nice Rock bass at South Fork Licking River . .

Fishing in Monterey, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Monterey, Kentucky?

Anglers in Monterey , KY recommend these top fishing spots: North Elkhorn Creek , Kentucky River , Elkhorn Creek , Pleasant Branch , Guist Creek .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Monterey , 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 Bluegill caught in Monterey?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Monterey , KY was a 1 ft / 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @brysoncarroll at Lake Polliwog on June 16, 2023 .

Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Monterey

Latest Monterey fishing reports

Channel catfish

South Fork Licking River

length · weight

Bluegill

Reformatory Lake

length · weight

Freshwater drum

South Fork Licking River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

South Fork Licking River

length · weight

Rock bass

South Fork Licking River

length · weight

Longear sunfish

South Fork Licking River

length · weight

Longear sunfish

South Fork Licking River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Reformatory Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Upper Sportsman Lake

17 in · 2 lb

Channel catfish

Upper Sportsman Lake

16 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Fishing regulations in Monterey

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°25′23.9″N 84°52′22.1″W

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FAQ about Monterey fishing

Anglers in Monterey, KY recommend these top fishing spots: North Elkhorn Creek, Kentucky River, Elkhorn Creek, Pleasant Branch, and Guist Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Monterey, KY:

Largemouth bass - 3,858 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 980 reported catches
Bluegill - 711 reported catches
Channel catfish - 584 reported catches
Green sunfish - 359 reported catches

The latest Monterey, KY fishing reports are:

@UglyStikfanatic reported a nice Channel catfish at South Fork Licking River.
@kypharmer reported a nice Bluegill at Reformatory Lake.
@UglyStikfanatic reported a nice Freshwater drum at South Fork Licking River.
@UglyStikfanatic reported a nice Smallmouth bass at South Fork Licking River.
@UglyStikfanatic reported a nice Rock bass at South Fork Licking River.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Monterey, 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 Monterey, KY was a 6 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @dragonkiller6 at Lake Shelby on August 1, 2015.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Monterey, KY was a 3 ft / 0.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @LucasStewart50 at South Elkhorn Creek on August 2, 2022.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Monterey, KY was a 1 ft / 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @brysoncarroll at Lake Polliwog on June 16, 2023.