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Fishing in Princeton, KY

Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Princeton

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Blue catfish
Blue catfish

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Shortnose gar

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Largemouth bass

Hopson Creek

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Spotted bass

Lake Morris

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Bluegill

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Yellow bass

Lake Barkley

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Freshwater drum

Lake Barkley

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Green sunfish

Little Bear Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

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Smallmouth bass

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

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Silver carp

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

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About Princeton fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Princeton, Kentucky. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 2,328 catches for Largemouth bass, 360 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 345 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Princeton

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.

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

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37°06′24.5″N 87°53′7.1″W
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FAQ about Princeton fishing

Anglers in Princeton, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Barkley, Lake Beshear, Eddy Creek, Tradewater River, and Pennyrile Lake.
Most commonly caught species around Princeton, KY:
The latest Princeton, KY fishing reports are:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Princeton, KY was a 3 ft / 20 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @nhendo at Lake Blythe on August 23, 2015.
The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Princeton, KY was a 4 ft / 5.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @fishhooks12 at Straw Branch on August 9, 2015.
The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Princeton, KY was a 5 ft / 82.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @whitekong at Ohio River (IL) on April 24, 2015.

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