🐟 What fish can you catch in Rochester?

Most commonly caught species around Rochester , KY : Largemouth bass - 1,370 reported catches Bluegill - 185 reported catches Channel catfish - 97 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 67 reported catches White crappie - 56 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Rochester fishing reports?

The latest Rochester , KY fishing reports are: @Dabassguy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Motts Lick Creek . @Dabassguy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Motts Lick Creek . @Braydenboyd11 reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Malone . @devinbell reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shanty Hollow Lake . @Dabassguy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Motts Lick Creek . .

Fishing in Rochester, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Rochester, Kentucky?

Anglers in Rochester , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Green River , Lake Malone , Spa Lake , Spur Creek , Rocky Clifty Creek .

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

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

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Rochester , KY was a 2.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @corbinwaddell at Luzerne Lake on September 23, 2020 .

Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Rochester

Latest Rochester fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Motts Lick Creek

19 in · 3 lb 2 oz

Largemouth bass

Motts Lick Creek

15 in · 2 lb

Bluegill

Lake Malone

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Shanty Hollow Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Motts Lick Creek

20 in · 3 lb 2 oz

Largemouth bass

Motts Lick Creek

14 in · 1 lb 7 oz

Largemouth bass

Motts Lick Creek

15 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Shanty Hollow Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Shanty Hollow Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Caney Fork

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Rochester

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°12′33.5″N 86°53′31.6″W

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FAQ about Rochester fishing

Anglers in Rochester, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Green River, Lake Malone, Spa Lake, Spur Creek, and Rocky Clifty Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Rochester, KY:

Largemouth bass - 1,370 reported catches
Bluegill - 185 reported catches
Channel catfish - 97 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 67 reported catches
White crappie - 56 reported catches

The latest Rochester, KY fishing reports are:

@Dabassguy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Motts Lick Creek.
@Dabassguy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Motts Lick Creek.
@Braydenboyd11 reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Malone.
@devinbell reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shanty Hollow Lake.
@Dabassguy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Motts Lick Creek.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Rochester, 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 Rochester, KY was a 3 ft / 5.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @HighJinx at Gasper River on September 26, 2020.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Rochester, KY was a 2.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @corbinwaddell at Luzerne Lake on September 23, 2020.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Rochester, KY was a 4 ft / 15.7 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Cricket34 at Lake Malone on November 1, 2014.