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12 in · 1 lb

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7 in · 1 lb

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General info

Rose Lake is a lake located in Carter County, Kentucky, United States.

Location

38°19′33.6″N 83°06′4.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Rose Lake, 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.

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Cities nearby

Olive Hill

3.9 miles away

Grayson

8.9 miles away

Sandy Hook

16.2 miles away

Garrison

19.9 miles away

Morehead

20.9 miles away

Cannonsburg

22.0 miles away

Greenup

22.1 miles away

Vanceburg

22.1 miles away

Franklin Furnace

24.1 miles away

Raceland

24.7 miles away

Flatwoods

24.7 miles away

Lakeview Heights

25.0 miles away

Blaine

25.0 miles away

Bellefonte

25.1 miles away

Friendship

25.7 miles away

Hanging Rock

25.9 miles away

Ashland

26.4 miles away

Ironton

27.0 miles away

Farmers

27.0 miles away

Prichard

27.7 miles away

Rome

27.9 miles away

South Shore

28.4 miles away

West Liberty

29.7 miles away

Salt Lick

31.4 miles away

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FAQ about Rose Lake fishing

📍 Where is Rose Lake located?
Rose Lake is a lake located in Carter County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°19′33.6″N 83°06′4.5″W
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🎣 Where on Rose Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Rose Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
📢 What are the latest Rose Lake fishing reports?
The latest Rose Lake fishing reports are:
    🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Rose Lake?

    Fishing in Kentucky requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination permits, purchasable online or at licensed vendors.

    In Kentucky, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

    • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

    • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

    • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

    Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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