Yatesville Lake WMA

WMA Overview

Size: 13191 acres
Location: Lawrence
Contact: (606) 686-3312; COE office (606) 686-2412
Elevation: minimum 585 feet, maximum 1046 feet.
Entrance GPS coordinates: Latitude N 38.1081, Longitude W -82.7461
Area Habitat: open land 4.31%, forest 93.90%, wetland 0.36%, open water 1.46%.

Regulations

Spring Hunting: Open under statewide rules and regulations for the county.

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Accessible WMA

Area: Irish Creek, Wolfpen, Arrington and Rich Creek tracts.
Terrain: Steep ridges, fairly level on the ridgetops and in creek bottoms.
ADA Acreage: 5,000 Acres.
For more information, please consult the Public Lands page.

Directions & Description

WMA surrounds the western shore of Yatesville Lake. Located 3 miles west of Louisa, KY near US-23, 15 miles south of I-64. KY 32 (near Blaine) passes through southern portion of area. Take KY 32 to Blaine or from Grayson KY 1 to KY 828. Watch for signs.

Hilly, wooded terrain with fairly broad bottoms. Primarily hardwood forest with significant wetlands, openings. Opportunities for hunting, fishing, boating, birding and hiking on two marked trails (approximately 8 miles).

Managed by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers