Dave. There are many places to fish in and near Owensboro. If you have children there are lakes in many of the city/couty parks in particular Fisher Park, Morris Park, Yellow Creek Park, Panther Creek Park. There is also easy access to river fishing at English Park near the downtown. You might want to travel to Carpenters Lake where there is a nice fishing dock. You will love the amazing new park in the downtown area especially if you have children aged 3-12. I hope you enjoy visiting Owensboro,,,,,it is a neat town.