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Fishing in Tolu, KY

Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Tolu

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Blue catfish
Blue catfish
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill

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Shortnose gar

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Smallmouth bass

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

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Smallmouth bass

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

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Silver carp

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

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Largemouth bass

Final Cut Lake

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Largemouth bass

West Fork Donaldson Creek

21 in · 5 lb 6 oz

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Redear sunfish

Cap Mauzy Lake

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Redear sunfish

Mortons Lake

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Redear sunfish

Mortons Lake

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Freshwater drum

Kentucky Dam Marina

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About Tolu fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Tolu, Kentucky. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 839 catches for Largemouth bass, 150 catches for Blue catfish, and 136 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Tolu

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 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

6

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

Check "Special Regula​tions​​" for site specific regulations.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

37°26′1.3″N 88°14′43.4″W
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FAQ about Tolu fishing

Anglers in Tolu, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo), Ohio River (IL), Tradewater River, and Peck Branch.
Most commonly caught species around Tolu, KY:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Tolu, KY was a 15.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @RiverRat84 at Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake) on July 20, 2019.
The biggest Blue catfish (by length) reported in Tolu, KY was a 80 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @j-darnell at Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake) on September 15, 2024.
The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Tolu, KY was a 5 ft / 82.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @whitekong at Ohio River (IL) on April 24, 2015.

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