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Fishing in Phelps, KY

Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Phelps

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Hybrid striped bass
Hybrid striped bass

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Spotted bass

Levisa Fork

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Walleye

Levisa Fork

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Bluegill

Chief Logan State Park Pond

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Largemouth bass

Chief Logan State Park Pond

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Largemouth bass

Chief Logan State Park Pond

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Largemouth bass

Chief Logan State Park Pond

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Largemouth bass

Chief Logan State Park Pond

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Smallmouth bass

Tug Fork

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Freshwater drum

Buffalo Creek

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Golden trout

Lake Berwind

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About Phelps fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Phelps, Kentucky. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,471 catches for Largemouth bass, 1,046 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 271 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Phelps

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 18th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

6

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

Check "Special Regula​tions​​" for site specific regulations.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

37°30′32.4″N 82°09′37.8″W
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FAQ about Phelps fishing

Anglers in Phelps, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Levisa Fork, Fishtrap Lake, Russell Fork, Tug Fork, and Johns Creek.
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