Fishing in Kentucky

Kentucky is the Bluegrass State and a blue-ribbon fishing destination. Lake Cumberland holds record-class smallmouth bass and is one of the longest lakes in the US. Dale Hollow on the Tennessee border produced the world record smallmouth bass. The Cumberland and Green rivers below their dams produce outstanding trout fishing.

Top Species

• Smallmouth Bass
• Largemouth Bass
• Rainbow Trout
• Striped Bass
• Muskie
• Crappie

Top Waters

• Lake Cumberland
• Dale Hollow Lake
• Kentucky Lake
• Cumberland River

Fishing Types

• Freshwater / lake / river fishing

Fishing License

Kentucky DFW — visit their site for current regulations and license requirements.