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Fishing regulations at Salem 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 as of . To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Salem Lake fishing
- Largemouth bass - 14 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- White crappie - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- @troywilliams6608 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @Fishing_lv.99 reported a nice White crappie.
- @Fishing_lv.99 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @Fishing_lv.99 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @johnfeather reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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