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Drum fishing in Kentucky

Kentucky is home to excellent freshwater drum fishing in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs where this species is commonly found.

Types of Drum in Kentucky

Best baits and lures for Drum in Kentucky

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Latest Drum fishing reports in Kentucky

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Freshwater drum

Lake Barkley

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Freshwater drum

Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo)

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Freshwater drum

Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo)

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Freshwater drum

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

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Freshwater drum

Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo)

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Freshwater drum

Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo)

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Freshwater drum

Big South Fork Cumberland River

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Freshwater drum

Cumberland River (Lake Barkley - Ohio River)

25 in · 7 lb 5 oz

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Freshwater drum

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

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Freshwater drum

Tennessee River (Ohio River - Kentucky Lake)

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Regulations for Drum in Kentucky

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37°49′19.4″N 85°46′9.7″W
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FAQ

Anglers in Kentucky commonly catch several Drum species, including Freshwater drum, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

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.
Drum are caught in rivers and streams, lakes throughout Kentucky. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include South Fork Licking River, Ohio River (Lawrenceburg - Cairo), and Lake Cumberland.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Drum have recently been caught.