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Fishing regulations at Paintsville Lake, KY
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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 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.
Check "Special Regulations" for site specific regulations.
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FAQ about Paintsville Lake fishing
- Largemouth bass - 50 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 13 members reported to have caught this fish
- Spotted bass - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
- @logan.frazier reported a nice Spotted bass.
- @joshgorski reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @berenboyd reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @berenboyd reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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