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Fishing in Willisburg, KY

Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Willisburg

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
White crappie
White crappie

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Black crappie

Beaver Lake

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Spotted bass

Kentucky River

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Bluegill

Lake Nevin

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Rock bass

Hanging Fork Creek

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Spotted bass

Kentucky River

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Smallmouth bass

Hanging Fork Creek

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Longear sunfish

Hanging Fork Creek

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Green sunfish

Taylorsville Lake

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Largemouth bass

Taylorsville Lake

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Green sunfish

Taylorsville Lake

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About Willisburg fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Willisburg, Kentucky. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 3,612 catches for Largemouth bass, 682 catches for Bluegill, and 557 catches for Channel catfish.

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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 April 16th, 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°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:
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