Kentucky Lake

Reciprocal fishing agreements between Kentucky and its bordering states have expired. Until further notice, anglers who fish on bordering waters must hold a valid fishing license and follow the regulations of the state in which they are fishing. Efforts are underway to update these reciprocal fishing agreements as soon as possible. For the latest information, please visit the website of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources at fw.ky.gov.

Kentucky Lake Fish Attractors in Google maps!

Kentucky Lake Fish Attractor Data in various formats for download

Kentucky Lake Largemouth Bass Fishing Quality Assessment

Note: 55,025 acres in Kentucky, 117,874 acres total

Special Fishing Regulations for Kentucky Lake
SpeciesRegulation DescriptionNotesKRSKAR
LARGEMOUTH BASSMust be 15 inches or over, Statewide creel limits apply 
SMALLMOUTH BASSMust be 15 inches or over, Statewide creel limits apply 
BLACK CRAPPIEMust be 10 inches or over - limit 20 Crappie, Black or White, per angler 
WHITE CRAPPIEMust be 10 inches or over - limit 20 Crappie, Black or White, per angler 
REDEAR SUNFISHStatewide Regulations Apply 
STRIPED BASSStatewide Regulations Apply 
WHITE BASSStatewide Regulations Apply 
SAUGERMust be 14 inches or over, Limit 6 per angler 

Access Sites (Click the Access Site Name for More Info)

Handicap Accessible Only:

Access Type

NameMap RefTypeRamp SurfaceFeeMarinaCounty
Barge Island Public Use Area at Birmingham Point   13Any trailerable recreational boatPavedNo NoneMarshall
Bee Spring Lodge   14Any trailerable recreational boatPavedYes Seasonal - Limited HoursMarshall
Big Bear Public Use Area   11Any trailerable recreational boatPavedNo NoneMarshall
Birmingham Ferry Ramp - LBL   8Any trailerable recreational boatPavedNo NoneLyon
Boatwright Ramp   33Any light trailerable recreational boatUnpavedNo NoneCalloway
Boyd's Branch   39Any trailerable recreational boatPavedNo NoneCalloway
Brandon's Mill   36Any light trailerable recreational boatUnpavedNo NoneCalloway
Cedar Knob   24Any light trailerable recreational boatPavedYes Seasonal - Limited HoursMarshall
Cozy Cove   18Any light trailerable recreational boatPavedYes Seasonal - Limited HoursMarshall
Cypress Creek   42Any trailerable recreational boatPavedYes Seasonal - Limited HoursCalloway
Fenton Lake Access   27Any light trailerable recreational boatPavedNo NoneTrigg
Harry Lee Waterfield Park   21Any trailerable recreational boatPavedNo NoneMarshall
Hickory Hill   17Any light trailerable recreational boatPavedYes Seasonal - 24 HoursMarshall
Hillman's Ferry - LBL   6Any light trailerable recreational boatPavedNo NoneLyon
Irvin Cobb   34Any light trailerable recreational boatPavedYes Year Round - Limited HoursCalloway
Jonathan Creek/US 68   23Any trailerable recreational boatPavedNo NoneMarshall
Jones Creek Ramp    Any light trailerable recreational boatPavedNo NoneTrigg
Kenlake State Park   26Any trailerable recreational boatPavedNo Seasonal - Limited HoursMarshall
Kentucky Lake WMA Ramp   38Carry-down onlyUnpavedNo NoneCalloway
King Creek Resort   12Any light trailerable recreational boatPavedYes Seasonal - Limited HoursMarshall
KY Dam Marina and State Park   2Any trailerable recreational boatPavedNo Year Round - Limited HoursMarshall
Lighthouse Marina   3Any trailerable recreational boatPavedNo Year Round - Limited HoursLivingston
Little Bear Public Use Area   5Any light trailerable recreational boatPavedNo NoneMarshall
Little Jonathan Creek - KY 80 Ramp   25Any trailerable recreational boatPavedNo NoneMarshall
Lynnhurst Family Resort   32Any trailerable recreational boatPavedYes Seasonal - Limited HoursCalloway
Missing Hill Resort    Any light trailerable recreational boatPavedYes Seasonal - Limited HoursCalloway
Moor's Resort   10Any trailerable recreational boatPavedNo Year Round - Limited HoursMarshall
Patterson's Point   41Any trailerable recreational boatPavedNo NoneCalloway
Pisgah Bay Campground lake access - LBL   7Any light trailerable recreational boatPavedNo NoneLyon
Redd Hollow (LBL)   29Any light trailerable recreational boatPavedNo NoneTrigg
Shawnee Bay Resort   16Any light trailerable recreational boatPavedYes Seasonal - Limited HoursMarshall
Slavehouse Boat Ramp - TVA   37Any light trailerable recreational boatUnpavedNo NoneCalloway
Sledd Creek - TVA   4Any trailerable recreational boatPavedNo NoneMarshall
Smith Bay - LBL   9Any light trailerable recreational boatPavedNo NoneLyon
Southern Comfort Resort   15Any light trailerable recreational boatPavedYes Seasonal - Limited HoursMarshall
Sportsman Anchor Resort   22Any trailerable recreational boatPavedYes Seasonal - 24 HoursMarshall
Steele Boat Ramp   40Any light trailerable recreational boatUnpavedNo NoneCalloway
Sugar Bay - LBL   19Any light trailerable recreational boatPavedNo NoneTrigg
Town & Country   20Any trailerable recreational boatPavedYes Seasonal - Limited HoursMarshall
Twin Lakes Ramp    Carry-down onlyUnpavedNo NoneLyon
White Beach Ramp   28Any trailerable recreational boatPavedNo NoneCalloway
Wildcat Public Access   35Any trailerable recreational boatPavedNo NoneCalloway