🐟 What fish can you catch in Sturgis?

Most commonly caught species around Sturgis , KY : Largemouth bass - 545 reported catches Channel catfish - 85 reported catches Blue catfish - 62 reported catches Bluegill - 53 reported catches Black crappie - 25 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Sturgis fishing reports?

The latest Sturgis , KY fishing reports are: @billy.seward reported a nice Golden redhorse at Wabash River . @billy.seward reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Wabash River . @natemarley reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wabash River . @zandergrayer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Peewee . @natemarley reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wabash River . .

Fishing in Sturgis, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Sturgis, Kentucky?

Anglers in Sturgis , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo) , Ohio River (IL) , Tradewater River , Cap Mauzy Lake , Moffit Lake .

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

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Sturgis

Latest Sturgis fishing reports

Golden redhorse

Wabash River

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Smallmouth bass

Wabash River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Wabash River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Peewee

6 in · 2 oz

Largemouth bass

Wabash River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Channel catfish

Tradewater River

23 in · 5 lb

Freshwater drum

Wabash River

length · weight

Blue catfish

Tradewater River

27 in · 10 lb

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Fishing regulations in Sturgis

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°32′47.8″N 87°59′16.4″W

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FAQ about Sturgis fishing

Anglers in Sturgis, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo), Ohio River (IL), Tradewater River, Cap Mauzy Lake, and Moffit Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Sturgis, KY:

Largemouth bass - 545 reported catches
Channel catfish - 85 reported catches
Blue catfish - 62 reported catches
Bluegill - 53 reported catches
Black crappie - 25 reported catches

The latest Sturgis, KY fishing reports are:

@billy.seward reported a nice Golden redhorse at Wabash River.
@billy.seward reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Wabash River.
@natemarley reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wabash River.
@zandergrayer reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Peewee.
@natemarley reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wabash River.

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