🎣 Where on Lake Lotawata is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Lake Lotawata by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the Fishbrain app where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

🐟 What species are in Lake Lotawata?

The most common species in Lake Lotawata are: Flathead catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish Spotted bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish Largemouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish .

📢 What are the latest Lake Lotawata fishing reports?

The latest Lake Lotawata fishing reports are: @dylan.devore reported a nice Largemouth bass . @mjohnston816 reported a nice Flathead catfish . @tballinger7016 reported a nice Spotted bass . .

Lake Lotawata

Q: 📍 Where is Lake Lotawata located?

Lake Lotawata is a lake located in Oldham County, Kentucky , United States . Its coordinates are: 38.3765339, -85.461038951.

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Top fish species at Lake Lotawata

Flathead catfish

Spotted bass

Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations at Lake Lotawata, 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 Flathead catfish as of May 7th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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No bag limit on flathead catfish less than 35-inches total length. Possession limit no more than 2 flathead catfish over 35-inches total length.

Check the "Special Regulations" section of the fishing and boating guide for site specific regulations.

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Pylodictis olivaris

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FAQ about Lake Lotawata fishing

Lake Lotawata is a lake located in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:

38°22′35.5″N 85°27′39.7″W

Find the best fishing spots on Lake Lotawata by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

The most common species in Lake Lotawata are:

Flathead catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Spotted bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Largemouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

The latest Lake Lotawata fishing reports are:

@dylan.devore reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@mjohnston816 reported a nice Flathead catfish.
@tballinger7016 reported a nice Spotted bass.

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