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Hardin County · reservoir · 144,086 acres

Kentucky Lake

Stocked 54× since 2023 · TWRA

Kentucky Lake is a reservoir in Hardin County, Tennessee — most recently on May 28, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from TWRA; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.

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Best days this week

Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.

Today's bite windows

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Conditions, next 3 days

Today

Overcast

90°

72°

7 mph

Fri

Overcast

93°

69°

12 mph

21%

Sat

Drizzle

92°

68°

16 mph

55%

↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.

Stocking ledger

2023: 14 stockings2024: 19 stockings2025: 11 stockings2026: 10 stockings
— 2026 —
May 28Florida Largemouth Bass18,625
May 18Florida Largemouth Bass27,635
May 18Florida Largemouth Bass50,671
May 18Florida Largemouth Bass7,721
May 18Florida Largemouth Bass21,156
May 15Florida Largemouth Bass50,103
May 15Florida Largemouth Bass36,877
May 5Walleye18,990
May 5Walleye14,722
May 4Walleye47,602
— 2025 —
Jun 11Florida Largemouth Bass43,873
Jun 11Florida Largemouth Bass45,536
Jun 11Florida Largemouth Bass45,511
Jun 5Florida Largemouth Bass15,000
Jun 5Florida Largemouth Bass15,200
May 22Florida Largemouth Bass30,188
May 22Florida Largemouth Bass53,200
May 15Florida Largemouth Bass32,760
May 15Florida Largemouth Bass50,850
May 13Walleye18,856
May 5Walleye23,125
— 2024 —
Jun 17Florida Largemouth Bass79,170
Jun 17Florida Largemouth Bass7,824
May 29Florida Largemouth Bass24,624
May 29Florida Largemouth Bass14,350
May 29Florida Largemouth Bass15,965
May 29Florida Largemouth Bass15,500
May 29Florida Largemouth Bass17,150
May 29Florida Largemouth Bass31,825
May 29Florida Largemouth Bass19,000
May 29Florida Largemouth Bass14,000
May 29Florida Largemouth Bass14,700
May 21Florida Largemouth Bass33,602
May 21Florida Largemouth Bass32,947
May 20Florida Largemouth Bass56,216
May 20Florida Largemouth Bass7,894
May 20Florida Largemouth Bass51,177
May 20Florida Largemouth Bass30,122
May 13Walleye42,304
May 9Sauger40,410
— 2023 —
Jun 12Florida Largemouth Bass46,584
Jun 12Florida Largemouth Bass44,271
Jun 1Florida Largemouth Bass70,734
May 25Florida Largemouth Bass25,000
May 25Florida Largemouth Bass10,000
May 25Florida Largemouth Bass15,000
May 25Florida Largemouth Bass30,000
May 25Florida Largemouth Bass20,000
May 25Florida Largemouth Bass24,167
May 25Florida Largemouth Bass50,944
May 16Florida Largemouth Bass31,188
May 16Florida Largemouth Bass51,377
May 15Walleye10,196
May 11Walleye30,380

When does Kentucky Lake get stocked?

Going by 54 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in May.

Jan: 0 stockingsJanFeb: 0 stockingsFebMar: 0 stockingsMarApr: 0 stockingsAprMay: 44 stockingsMayJun: 10 stockingsJunJul: 0 stockingsJulAug: 0 stockingsAugSep: 0 stockingsSepOct: 0 stockingsOctNov: 0 stockingsNovDec: 0 stockingsDec

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Nearby waters

Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official TN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.

Kentucky Lake fishing — FAQ

When does Kentucky Lake get stocked?+

Going by 54 records since 2023, stocking at Kentucky Lake peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.

Do I need a license to fish Kentucky Lake?+

Yes — Tennessee requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.

Where is Kentucky Lake?+

Kentucky Lake is a reservoir in Hardin County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.

Data: TWRA · updated May 28, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.