Red Bird River

Red Bird River, in Kentucky, United States, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Red Bird River is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

37.1374, -83.5901 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Smallmouth bassSpotted garMuskellungeWalleye

Fishing Techniques

• For Smallmouth bass

  Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.

• For Spotted gar

  Spotted Gar have bony mouths, so make sure to set the hook HARD. Using circle hooks can increase your hookup ratio when fishing with bait.

• For Muskellunge

  Use a figure-eight retrieve at the boat to entice followers to strike close to the boat.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Red Bird River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Red Bird River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Kentucky before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Red Bird River.

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