🐟 What fish can you catch in Smiths Grove?

Most commonly caught species around Smiths Grove , KY : Largemouth bass - 1,677 reported catches Bluegill - 526 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 497 reported catches Rainbow trout - 266 reported catches Channel catfish - 263 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Smiths Grove fishing reports?

The latest Smiths Grove , KY fishing reports are: @quinnwhiteside reported a nice Black crappie at Walnut Creek . @quinnwhiteside reported a nice White crappie at Walnut Creek . @quinnwhiteside reported a nice Black crappie at Walnut Creek . @quinnwhiteside reported a nice Black crappie at Walnut Creek . @chadwickwalden reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shanty Hollow Lake . .

Fishing in Smiths Grove, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Smiths Grove, Kentucky?

Anglers in Smiths Grove , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Barren River Lake , Barren River , Green River , Nolin River , Trammel Creek .

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

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Smiths Grove

Latest Smiths Grove fishing reports

Black crappie

Walnut Creek

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White crappie

Walnut Creek

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Black crappie

Walnut Creek

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Black crappie

Walnut Creek

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Largemouth bass

Shanty Hollow Lake

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Largemouth bass

Shanty Hollow Lake

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Largemouth bass

Three Springs Lake (Basil Griffin Park)

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Largemouth bass

Caney Fork

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Green sunfish

Shanty Hollow Lake

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Largemouth bass

Shanty Hollow Lake

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Fishing regulations in Smiths Grove

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

37°03′1.1″N 86°12′29.9″W

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FAQ about Smiths Grove fishing

Anglers in Smiths Grove, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Barren River Lake, Barren River, Green River, Nolin River, and Trammel Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Smiths Grove, KY:

Largemouth bass - 1,677 reported catches
Bluegill - 526 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 497 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 266 reported catches
Channel catfish - 263 reported catches

The latest Smiths Grove, KY fishing reports are:

@quinnwhiteside reported a nice Black crappie at Walnut Creek.
@quinnwhiteside reported a nice White crappie at Walnut Creek.
@quinnwhiteside reported a nice Black crappie at Walnut Creek.
@quinnwhiteside reported a nice Black crappie at Walnut Creek.
@chadwickwalden reported a nice Largemouth bass at Shanty Hollow Lake.

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