🐟 What fish can you catch in Tompkinsville?

Most commonly caught species around Tompkinsville , KY : Largemouth bass - 1,343 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 595 reported catches Rainbow trout - 390 reported catches Bluegill - 253 reported catches Channel catfish - 166 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Tompkinsville fishing reports?

The latest Tompkinsville , KY fishing reports are: @markgustin reported a nice Mirror carp at Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN) . @markgustin reported a nice Mirror carp at Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN) . @chadwickwalden reported a nice Rock bass at Barren River . @chadwickwalden reported a nice Largemouth bass at Skaggs Creek . @chadwickwalden reported a nice Largemouth bass at Skaggs Creek . .

Fishing in Tompkinsville, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Tompkinsville, Kentucky?

Anglers in Tompkinsville , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Cumberland River (TN) , Cumberland River (KY) , Barren River , Obey River , Skaggs Creek .

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

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Tompkinsville

Latest Tompkinsville fishing reports

Mirror carp

Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN)

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Mirror carp

Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN)

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Rock bass

Barren River

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Largemouth bass

Skaggs Creek

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Largemouth bass

Skaggs Creek

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Common carp

Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN)

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Rock bass

Barren River

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Mirror carp

Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN)

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Black crappie

Barren River Lake

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White crappie

Barren River Lake

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Fishing regulations in Tompkinsville

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 7th, 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

36°42′4.3″N 85°41′33.7″W

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FAQ about Tompkinsville fishing

Anglers in Tompkinsville, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Cumberland River (TN), Cumberland River (KY), Barren River, Obey River, and Skaggs Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Tompkinsville, KY:

Largemouth bass - 1,343 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 595 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 390 reported catches
Bluegill - 253 reported catches
Channel catfish - 166 reported catches

The latest Tompkinsville, KY fishing reports are:

@markgustin reported a nice Mirror carp at Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN).
@markgustin reported a nice Mirror carp at Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN).
@chadwickwalden reported a nice Rock bass at Barren River.
@chadwickwalden reported a nice Largemouth bass at Skaggs Creek.
@chadwickwalden reported a nice Largemouth bass at Skaggs Creek.

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