Fishing in Stanley, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Stanley, Kentucky?

Anglers in Stanley , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo) , Ohio River (IN) , Green River , Plaza Park Lake , Friedman Park .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Stanley?

Most commonly caught species around Stanley , KY : Largemouth bass - 5,452 reported catches Bluegill - 579 reported catches Channel catfish - 492 reported catches Black crappie - 228 reported catches White crappie - 225 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Stanley fishing reports?

The latest Stanley , KY fishing reports are: @jamescaves reported a nice Largemouth bass at Friedman Park . @jamescaves reported a nice Largemouth bass at Plaza Park Lake . @Wyattt.wathen reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ohio River (IN) . @jacoblyons4553 reported a nice Channel catfish at Waymond Morris Park . .

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

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Stanley

Latest Stanley fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Friedman Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Plaza Park Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Ohio River (IN)

18 in · 3 lb

Channel catfish

Waymond Morris Park

length · weight

Waymond Morris Park

3 in · 2 lb

White crappie

City Lake Number One

length · weight

Largemouth bass

City Lake Number One

14 in · 1 lb 6 oz

White crappie

City Lake Number One

length · weight

Bluegill

City Lake Number One

8 in · 8 oz

Channel catfish

Ohio River (IN)

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Stanley

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 June 18th, 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

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

Check "Special Regulations" for site specific regulations.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

37°49′5.9″N 87°14′42.7″W

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FAQ about Stanley fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Stanley, Kentucky?

Anglers in Stanley, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo), Ohio River (IN), Green River, Plaza Park Lake, and Friedman Park.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Stanley?

Most commonly caught species around Stanley, KY:

Largemouth bass - 5,452 reported catches
Bluegill - 579 reported catches
Channel catfish - 492 reported catches
Black crappie - 228 reported catches
White crappie - 225 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Stanley fishing reports?

The latest Stanley, KY fishing reports are:

@jamescaves reported a nice Largemouth bass at Friedman Park.
@jamescaves reported a nice Largemouth bass at Plaza Park Lake.
@Wyattt.wathen reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ohio River (IN).
@jacoblyons4553 reported a nice Channel catfish at Waymond Morris Park.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Stanley?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Stanley, 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: