🐟 What fish can you catch in Richmond?

Most commonly caught species around Richmond , KY : Largemouth bass - 4,179 reported catches Bluegill - 700 reported catches Channel catfish - 472 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 391 reported catches White crappie - 242 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Richmond fishing reports?

The latest Richmond , KY fishing reports are: @williammar reported a nice Rainbow trout at Logan Hubble Lake . @caden-feltner reported a nice Green sunfish at Lake Linville . @katlyn.walker reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cedar Creek Lake . @caden-feltner reported a nice Spotted bass at Lake Linville . @koltonhelm reported a nice White crappie at North Elkhorn Creek . .

Fishing in Richmond, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Richmond, Kentucky?

Anglers in Richmond , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Reba , Kentucky River , Silver Creek , Wilgreen Lake (Taylor Fork Lake) , Hickman Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Richmond?

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Richmond

Latest Richmond fishing reports

Rainbow trout

Logan Hubble Lake

length · weight

Green sunfish

Lake Linville

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Largemouth bass

Cedar Creek Lake

length · weight

Spotted bass

Lake Linville

length · weight

White crappie

North Elkhorn Creek

length · weight

Black crappie

Lake Mingo

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Mingo

16 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Wilgreen Lake (Taylor Fork Lake)

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake Reba

length · weight

Lexington Reservoir No. 4 (Jacobson Park)

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Richmond

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 March 31st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

Check "Special Regulations" for site specific regulations.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

37°43′50.2″N 84°17′33.4″W

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FAQ about Richmond fishing

Anglers in Richmond, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Reba, Kentucky River, Silver Creek, Wilgreen Lake (Taylor Fork Lake), and Hickman Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Richmond, KY:

Largemouth bass - 4,179 reported catches
Bluegill - 700 reported catches
Channel catfish - 472 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 391 reported catches
White crappie - 242 reported catches

The latest Richmond, KY fishing reports are:

@williammar reported a nice Rainbow trout at Logan Hubble Lake.
@caden-feltner reported a nice Green sunfish at Lake Linville.
@katlyn.walker reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cedar Creek Lake.
@caden-feltner reported a nice Spotted bass at Lake Linville.
@koltonhelm reported a nice White crappie at North Elkhorn Creek.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Richmond, KY. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: