🐟 What fish can you catch in Monterey?

Most commonly caught species around Monterey , KY : Largemouth bass - 3,810 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 977 reported catches Bluegill - 704 reported catches Channel catfish - 578 reported catches Green sunfish - 355 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Monterey fishing reports?

The latest Monterey , KY fishing reports are: @HarperReelLife reported a nice Smallmouth bass . @HarperReelLife reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Elkhorn Creek . @WillHogwood87 reported a nice Spotted bass at Kentucky River . @WillHogwood87 reported a nice Spotted bass at Kentucky River . @braelynburris reported a nice Black crappie . .

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?

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Monterey

Latest Monterey fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

Elkhorn Creek

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Spotted bass

Kentucky River

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Spotted bass

Kentucky River

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Black crappie

12 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Ashers Run

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American gizzard shad

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Longear sunfish

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Smallmouth bass

20 in · 3 lb

White crappie

10 in · 1 lb

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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 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

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 - 3,810 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 977 reported catches
Bluegill - 704 reported catches
Channel catfish - 578 reported catches
Green sunfish - 355 reported catches

The latest Monterey, KY fishing reports are:

@HarperReelLife reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@HarperReelLife reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Elkhorn Creek.
@WillHogwood87 reported a nice Spotted bass at Kentucky River.
@WillHogwood87 reported a nice Spotted bass at Kentucky River.
@braelynburris reported a nice Black crappie.

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