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Rough Shoals Creek

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Kentucky, United States

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Rough Shoals Creek fishing reports

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Channel catfish

23 in · 8 lb

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 3 lb

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Bluegill

8 in · 4 oz

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

15 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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General info

Rough Shoals Creek is a stream located in Whitley County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Bluegill.

Location

36°45′21.5″N 84°12′34.3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Rough Shoals Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Rough Shoals Creek, 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 1st, 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°45′21.5″N 84°12′34.3″W
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19.5 miles away

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London

26.0 miles away

La Follette

26.9 miles away

Pineville

27.8 miles away

Middlesborough

28.7 miles away

Burnside

29.7 miles away

East Bernstadt

30.5 miles away

Somerset

31.5 miles away

Arjay

31.6 miles away

Harrogate

33.6 miles away

Manchester

36.5 miles away

Elgin

36.9 miles away

Andersonville

39.8 miles away

New Tazewell

40.1 miles away

Tazewell

41.0 miles away

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the Rough Shoals Creek is a stream located in Whitley County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°45′21.5″N 84°12′34.3″W
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