🐟 What fish can you catch in Somerset?

Most commonly caught species around Somerset , KY : Largemouth bass - 2,564 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 561 reported catches Bluegill - 480 reported catches Spotted bass - 343 reported catches Striped bass - 275 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Somerset fishing reports?

The latest Somerset , KY fishing reports are: @booffitzgerald reported a nice Largemouth bass . @david-howe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cedar Creek Lake . @david-howe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cedar Creek Lake . @david-howe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cedar Creek Lake . @david-howe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cedar Creek Lake . .

Fishing in Somerset, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Somerset, Kentucky?

Anglers in Somerset , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Cumberland , Cumberland River (KY) , Big South Fork Cumberland River , Fishing Creek , Pitman Creek .

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

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

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Somerset , KY was a 6 ft / 800.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bobbuttermore at Cumberland River (KY) on July 10, 2015 .

Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Somerset

Latest Somerset fishing reports

Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Cedar Creek Lake

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Largemouth bass

Cedar Creek Lake

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Largemouth bass

Cedar Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cedar Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cedar Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cedar Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cedar Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cedar Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cedar Creek Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Somerset

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 13th, 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°04′53.4″N 84°36′32.8″W

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FAQ about Somerset fishing

Anglers in Somerset, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Cumberland, Cumberland River (KY), Big South Fork Cumberland River, Fishing Creek, and Pitman Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Somerset, KY:

Largemouth bass - 2,564 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 561 reported catches
Bluegill - 480 reported catches
Spotted bass - 343 reported catches
Striped bass - 275 reported catches

The latest Somerset, KY fishing reports are:

@booffitzgerald reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@david-howe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cedar Creek Lake.
@david-howe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cedar Creek Lake.
@david-howe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cedar Creek Lake.
@david-howe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cedar Creek Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Somerset, 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 Somerset, KY was a 13 ft caught by Fishbrain user @Berl at Cedar Creek on July 13, 2015.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Somerset, KY was a 11 ft / 3.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @kbwss at Laurel River Lake on April 13, 2016.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Somerset, KY was a 6 ft / 800.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bobbuttermore at Cumberland River (KY) on July 10, 2015.