Warmouth in Kentucky
Bluegrass warmouth: limits, waters, records.
- 1.39 lbsstate record
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Kentucky Warmouth rules and waters
The statewide table in the guide leaves warmouth without a line.
KDFWR lists the top fish at 1.39 lbs from Private Pond Jefferson County.
2026 Kentucky Fishing & Boating Guide (Regulations Summary March 2026 to February 2027, updated September 2026; KDFWR PDF), read November 10, 2026.
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| KDFWR listing | Weight | Water | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warmouth | 1.39 lbs | Private Pond Jefferson County | July 21, 2003 |
Kentucky state record fish as listed by KDFWR (record list), read November 10, 2026.
The look of the water near Warmouth on a still Kentucky morning
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What Kentucky anglers wonder about Warmouth
How many warmouth may I keep in Kentucky?
No statewide row names it; read the guide before keeping one.
Any special-regulation entries naming warmouth?
The guide lists no water-specific rule naming it.
Is there a Kentucky record for warmouth?
It stands at 1.39 lbs, caught at Private Pond Jefferson County (July 21, 2003).
Where in the Commonwealth does KDFWR manage warmouth?
So far no KDFWR rule row on a built page mentions it.
Does the guide make anglers turn warmouth loose?
The guide does not require its release statewide.
What does a Kentucky license for warmouth cost?
Anglers 16 and older need a Kentucky fishing license; the 2026 guide prints $24.31 for the resident annual license and $58.14 for nonresidents.
How do I enter a warmouth for a Kentucky record?
KDFWR keeps the list; a record fish must come from Kentucky water on rod and reel or pole and line and weigh at least 0.10 pound.
May I keep warmouth from yesterday plus today's limit?
Possession equals two daily limits under 301 KAR 1:201, processed fish aside.
Pack the cooler for a warmouth run
A linked lake or stream page pairs its access sites with the KDFWR limits.