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Largemouth bass

11 in · 1 lb

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Bluegill

9 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Rock bass

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General info

Fern Lake is a lake located in Bell County, Kentucky, United States. It is also intersecting with Claiborne County, Tennessee. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Rock bass, and Redbreast sunfish.

Location

36°35′5.5″N 83°42′48.4″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Fern Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Fern 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 6th, 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

36°35′5.5″N 83°42′48.4″W
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Cities nearby

Middlesborough

2.0 miles away

Harrogate

3.8 miles away

Pineville

11.6 miles away

Tazewell

11.7 miles away

New Tazewell

11.8 miles away

Arjay

15.8 miles away

Ewing

16.2 miles away

Flat Lick

17.5 miles away

Pathfork

18.0 miles away

Barbourville

21.7 miles away

Jellico

23.5 miles away

Rutledge

23.6 miles away

Pleasant View

23.9 miles away

Maynardville

23.9 miles away

Williamsburg

27.2 miles away

La Follette

27.2 miles away

Loyall

27.3 miles away

Rockholds

27.9 miles away

Sneedville

28.1 miles away

Plainview

28.3 miles away

Cawood

30.3 miles away

Coxton

31.1 miles away

Ages

32.1 miles away

North Corbin

33.8 miles away

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FAQ about Fern Lake fishing

Fern Lake is a lake located in Bell County, Kentucky, United States. It is also intersecting with Claiborne County, Tennessee. Its coordinates are:
36°35′5.5″N 83°42′48.4″W
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