🐟 What fish can you catch in Salt Lick?

Most commonly caught species around Salt Lick , KY : Largemouth bass - 1,550 reported catches Bluegill - 361 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 258 reported catches Rainbow trout - 186 reported catches Channel catfish - 186 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Salt Lick fishing reports?

The latest Salt Lick , KY fishing reports are: @davidgevedon reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ramey Creek . @davidgevedon reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ramey Creek . @kusheen reported a nice Blue catfish at Licking River . @gradymcgowan reported a nice Rainbow trout at Middle Fork Red River . @justinb4851 reported a nice Spotted bass at Scott Creek . .

Fishing in Salt Lick, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Salt Lick, Kentucky?

Anglers in Salt Lick , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Cave Run Lake , Licking River , Triplett Creek , Evans Branch , Scott Creek .

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

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Salt Lick

Latest Salt Lick fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Ramey Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Ramey Creek

length · weight

Blue catfish

Licking River

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Middle Fork Red River

length · weight

Spotted bass

Scott Creek

length · weight

Sea trout

Triplett Creek

9 in · 5 oz

Green sunfish

Middle Fork Red River

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Middle Fork Red River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Middle Fork Red River

length · weight

Spotted bass

Licking River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Salt Lick

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°07′9.8″N 83°36′56.2″W

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FAQ about Salt Lick fishing

Anglers in Salt Lick, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Cave Run Lake, Licking River, Triplett Creek, Evans Branch, and Scott Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Salt Lick, KY:

Largemouth bass - 1,550 reported catches
Bluegill - 361 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 258 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 186 reported catches
Channel catfish - 186 reported catches

The latest Salt Lick, KY fishing reports are:

@davidgevedon reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ramey Creek.
@davidgevedon reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ramey Creek.
@kusheen reported a nice Blue catfish at Licking River.
@gradymcgowan reported a nice Rainbow trout at Middle Fork Red River.
@justinb4851 reported a nice Spotted bass at Scott Creek.

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