Lake Beshear
Lake Beshear in Caldwell County is listed at 819 acres by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, which rates its largemouth bass fishing excellent in the 2026 forecast. Channel catfish, crappie and bluegill are also present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Excellent in KDFWR 2026 forecast
Channel Catfish
Good
Crappie
Fair
Bluegill
Fair
Blue Catfish
Fair
Smallmouth Bass
Fair
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Beshear Boat RampPublicPaved, any trailerable boat, no fee, no marinaDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Beshear are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake Beshear ↗Local tips
- No special regulations apply; statewide rules cover bass and crappie.
- The single paved, free ramp is the main launch.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.