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Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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General info

Barnett Creek is a stream located in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

37°32′5.2″N 86°58′53.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Barnett Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Barnett 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 April 26th, 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

37°32′5.2″N 86°58′53.5″W
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15.2 miles away

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15.3 miles away

Fordsville

16.1 miles away

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16.9 miles away

Owensboro

17.1 miles away

Bremen

17.7 miles away

Sacramento

17.7 miles away

Thruston

17.8 miles away

Sorgho

19.8 miles away

West Louisville

20.2 miles away

Yelvington

21.7 miles away

Maceo

22.6 miles away

Rockport

24.8 miles away

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FAQ about Barnett Creek fishing

the Barnett Creek is a stream located in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°32′5.2″N 86°58′53.5″W
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