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Crappie fishing in Kentucky

Kentucky provides strong freshwater fishing opportunities for crappie. Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the state offer reliable action for anglers.

Types of Crappie in Kentucky

Best baits and lures for Crappie in Kentucky

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Latest Crappie fishing reports in Kentucky

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White crappie

Green River Lake

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White crappie

Wilgreen Lake (Taylor Fork Lake)

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White crappie

Paradise Lake

15 in · 2 lb

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Black crappie

Paradise Lake

12 in · 1 lb

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Black crappie

Paradise Lake

12 in · 1 lb

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Black crappie

Taylorsville Lake

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Black crappie

Barren River

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Black crappie

McNeely Lake

10 in · 1 lb

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Black crappie

Lake Morris

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Black crappie

Taylorsville Lake

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Regulations for Crappie 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 Black crappie as of April 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black crappie

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

20

No size limit. Possession limit no more than 40 crappie.

Check the "Special Regula​tions​​" section of the fishing and boating guide for site specific regulations.

Excellent

Black Crappie, Pomoxis, Pomoxis annularis, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, White Crappie

Regulations for

37°49′19.5″N 85°46′9.7″W
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