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Types of Carp in Kentucky
Carp fishing spots in Kentucky
Best baits and lures for Carp in Kentucky
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Biggest Carp catches
Latest Carp fishing reports in Kentucky
Common carp
Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo)
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Grass carp
Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo)
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Common carp
Lexington Reservoir No. 4 (Jacobson Park)
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Common carp
Lexington Reservoir No. 4 (Jacobson Park)
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Common carp
Lexington Reservoir No. 4 (Jacobson Park)
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Silver carp
Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)
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Regulations for Carp in Kentucky
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 Common carp as of May 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Cyprinus carpio
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These species can be found in many rivers and streams, lakes throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Carp have recently been caught.