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Fishing regulations at Rough River, 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 Hybrid striped bass as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Memorable
Measurement
No more than 5 fish in the daily creel limit may be more than 15 inches long. Possession limit no more than 30 white bass.
Check the "Special Regulations" section of the fishing and boating guide for site specific regulations.
Morone chrysops x M. saxatilis, Palmetto bass, White bass x Striped bass, Wiper
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FAQ about Rough River fishing
- Hybrid striped bass - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 10 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Vevoidrae reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @Vevoidrae reported a nice Striped bass.
- @Vevoidrae reported a nice Freshwater drum.
- @Mikey_2244 reported a nice Hybrid striped bass.
- @hunter6271 reported a nice Common carp.
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