🐟 What fish can you catch in New Hope?

Most commonly caught species around New Hope , KY : Largemouth bass - 4,401 reported catches Bluegill - 708 reported catches White crappie - 547 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 463 reported catches Channel catfish - 431 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest New Hope fishing reports?

The latest New Hope , KY fishing reports are: @cbh100 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Coffmans Lake . @edwards.sydney reported a nice Bluegill at Sympson Lake . @ThatFishinginger reported a nice White crappie at Freeman Lake . @ThatFishinginger reported a nice Green sunfish at Freeman Lake . .

Fishing in New Hope, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in New Hope, Kentucky?

Anglers in New Hope , KY recommend these top fishing spots: McDougal Lake Park , Sympson Lake , Salem Lake , Salem Creek , Beech Fork .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for New Hope , 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 New Hope?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in New Hope , KY was a 3 ft / 500 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Fishyeateryum at Green River Lake on August 14, 2021 .

Q: What's the biggest White crappie caught in New Hope?

The biggest White crappie (by length) reported in New Hope , KY was a 10 ft / 22.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jgarrett8682 at Taylorsville Lake on May 14, 2019 .

Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in New Hope

Latest New Hope fishing reports

Fagan Branch Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Coffmans Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Sympson Lake

length · weight

White crappie

Freeman Lake

5 in · 2 oz

Green sunfish

Freeman Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Sympson Lake

length · weight

White crappie

Freeman Lake

6 in · 3 oz

Green sunfish

Sympson Lake

length · weight

Green sunfish

Taylorsville Lake

length · weight

Black crappie

Taylorsville Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in New Hope

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 6th, 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

37°37′40.4″N 85°30′24.1″W

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FAQ about New Hope fishing

Anglers in New Hope, KY recommend these top fishing spots: McDougal Lake Park, Sympson Lake, Salem Lake, Salem Creek, and Beech Fork.

Most commonly caught species around New Hope, KY:

Largemouth bass - 4,401 reported catches
Bluegill - 708 reported catches
White crappie - 547 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 463 reported catches
Channel catfish - 431 reported catches

The latest New Hope, KY fishing reports are:

@cbh100 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Coffmans Lake.
@edwards.sydney reported a nice Bluegill at Sympson Lake.
@ThatFishinginger reported a nice White crappie at Freeman Lake.
@ThatFishinginger reported a nice Green sunfish at Freeman Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for New Hope, 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 New Hope, KY was a 21.8 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @teebass11 at Green River Lake on April 8, 2017.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in New Hope, KY was a 3 ft / 500 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Fishyeateryum at Green River Lake on August 14, 2021.

The biggest White crappie (by length) reported in New Hope, KY was a 10 ft / 22.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jgarrett8682 at Taylorsville Lake on May 14, 2019.