🐟 What fish can you catch in Willisburg?

Most commonly caught species around Willisburg , KY : Largemouth bass - 3,635 reported catches Bluegill - 689 reported catches Channel catfish - 560 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 556 reported catches White crappie - 444 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Willisburg fishing reports?

The latest Willisburg , KY fishing reports are: @edwards.sydney reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sympson Lake . @edwards.sydney reported a nice Bluegill at Sympson Lake . @edwards.sydney reported a nice Bluegill at Sympson Lake . @ReelingWithAshlee reported a nice Longear sunfish at Clear Creek . @ReelingWithAshlee reported a nice Longear sunfish at Clear Creek . .

Fishing in Willisburg, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Willisburg, Kentucky?

Anglers in Willisburg , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Taylorsville Lake , Salt River , Beaver Lake , Willisburg Lake , Beech Fork .

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

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

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Willisburg , KY was a 3 ft / 6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bflach at Herrington Lake on August 1, 2018 .

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Top fish species in Willisburg

Latest Willisburg fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Sympson Lake

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Bluegill

Sympson Lake

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Bluegill

Sympson Lake

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Longear sunfish

Clear Creek

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Longear sunfish

Clear Creek

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Green sunfish

Clear Creek

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Green sunfish

Clear Creek

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Longear sunfish

Clear Creek

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Longear sunfish

Clear Creek

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Channel catfish

Upper Sportsman Lake

17 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Willisburg

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

37°48′33.5″N 85°07′14.9″W

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FAQ about Willisburg fishing

Anglers in Willisburg, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Taylorsville Lake, Salt River, Beaver Lake, Willisburg Lake, and Beech Fork.

Most commonly caught species around Willisburg, KY:

Largemouth bass - 3,635 reported catches
Bluegill - 689 reported catches
Channel catfish - 560 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 556 reported catches
White crappie - 444 reported catches

The latest Willisburg, KY fishing reports are:

@edwards.sydney reported a nice Largemouth bass at Sympson Lake.
@edwards.sydney reported a nice Bluegill at Sympson Lake.
@edwards.sydney reported a nice Bluegill at Sympson Lake.
@ReelingWithAshlee reported a nice Longear sunfish at Clear Creek.
@ReelingWithAshlee reported a nice Longear sunfish at Clear Creek.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Willisburg, 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 Willisburg, KY was a 6 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @dragonkiller6 at Lake Shelby on August 1, 2015.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Willisburg, KY was a 3 ft / 6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bflach at Herrington Lake on August 1, 2018.