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Fishing regulations at Pope Lick, 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 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.
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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 Pope Lick fishing
- Smallmouth bass - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- Green sunfish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Spotted bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @shawnhuizar reported a nice Green sunfish.
- @lindsey.simpson reported a nice Longear sunfish.
- @Cletus1775 reported a nice Green sunfish.
- @jlane4234 reported a nice Spotted bass.
- @manuelespinosapupo reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
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