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Green River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Kentucky, United States

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Blackstripe topminnow

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Green River is a stream located in McLean County, Kentucky, United States. It is also intersecting with Adair County, Kentucky. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Channel catfish.

Location

37°31′42.1″N 87°17′35.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Green River, KY

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 Smallmouth bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Min size

12"

Measurement

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6

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

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37°31′42.1″N 87°17′35.7″W
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FAQ about Green River fishing

the Green River is a stream located in McLean County, Kentucky, United States. It is also intersecting with Adair County, Kentucky. Its coordinates are:
37°31′42.1″N 87°17′35.7″W
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