Fishtrap Lake WMA

WMA Overview

Size: 13138 acres
Location: Pike
Contact: Scott Freidhof (606)783-8634 COE (606)437-9426
Elevation: minimum 749 feet, maximum 1989 feet.
Entrance GPS coordinates: Latitude N 37.4258, Longitude W -82.4132
Area Habitat: open land 4.22%, forest 94.45%, wetland 0.10%, open water 1.21%.

Regulations

Open under statewide rules and regulations, except:

Deer Season Restrictions:

  • Muzzleloader: Open for December Muzzleloader Season Only.
  • Modern Gun: Quota Hunt Only.

Elk Quota: Closed.

Directions & Description

The WMA surrounds most of the shoreline of Fishtrap Lake. From Pikeville take US 460 south. KY 1789 leads to dam area, KY 1373 and KY 1499 lead to upper lake.

Can access by boat. Very steep, rough terrain with narrow ridges and valleys; completely forested, primarily in hardwoods, with scattered openings. Opportunities for hunting, fishing, boating, birding on lake.

Fishtrap Lake WMA is a designated Active Restoration Area and is CLOSED to elk hunting to allow the herd to build. Managed by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.