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Porter Reservoir

Kentucky, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Black crappie

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Redear sunfish

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Redear sunfish

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Porter Reservoir is a lake located in Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Black crappie, and Redear sunfish.

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Location

37°23′9.6″N 85°23′12.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Porter Reservoir, 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 species as of April 9, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Campbellsville

3.5 miles away

Bardstown

30.0 miles away

Elizabethtown

34.6 miles away

Danville

37.8 miles away

Glasgow

39.7 miles away

Radcliff

42.5 miles away

Shepherdsville

44.5 miles away

Mount Washington

46.3 miles away

Somerset

47.7 miles away

Lawrenceburg

51.9 miles away

Louisville

55.8 miles away

Nicholasville

56.8 miles away

Shelbyville

57.4 miles away

Jeffersontown

57.4 miles away

Versailles

58.3 miles away

Shively

60.7 miles away

St. Matthews

61.2 miles away

Lyndon

61.7 miles away

Berea

61.8 miles away

Frankfort

62.6 miles away

Richmond

64.5 miles away

Bowling Green

64.5 miles away

Jeffersonville

68.0 miles away

Lexington

68.0 miles away

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FAQ about Porter Reservoir fishing

Porter Reservoir is a lake located in Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°23′9.6″N 85°23′12.5″W
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