Dale Hollow 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.

Note: 6,614 acres in Kentucky, Total 25,519 acres

Special Fishing Regulations for Dale Hollow Lake
SpeciesRegulation DescriptionNotesKRSKAR
BLACK CRAPPIEMust be 10 inches or over - Limit 15 Crappie, Black or White, per angler 
WHITE CRAPPIEMust be 10 inches or over - Limit 15 Crappie, Black or White, per angler 
SMALLMOUTH BASS16-21 inch protective slot limit. All fish between 16 and 21 inches must be released, except 1 fish under 16 inches and one fish over 21 inches may be kept, Limit 5 per angler all black bass species combined, only 2 of which can be smallmouth bass. 
MUSKELLUNGELimit 1 per angler, Statewide size limits apply 
SPOTTED BASSLimit 5 per angler all black bass species combined, only 2 of which can be smallmouth bass. 
LARGEMOUTH BASSMust be 15 inches or over, Limit 5 per angler all black bass species combined, only 2 of which can be smallmouth bass. 
BROWN TROUTLimit 7 fish per day, Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout combined 
RAINBOW TROUTLimit 7 fish per day, Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout combined 
SAUGERLimit 10 per angler 

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

Handicap Accessible Only:

Access Type

NameMap RefTypeRamp SurfaceFeeMarinaCounty
David L. Hayes Boat Ramp   3Any trailerable recreational boatPavedNo Seasonal - Limited HoursClinton
Hendricks Creek Marina   1Any trailerable recreational boatPavedNo Year Round - Limited HoursCumberland
Sulphur Creek Marina   2Any trailerable recreational boatPavedYes Seasonal - Limited HoursCumberland
Wisdom Marina   4Any trailerable recreational boatPavedYes Year Round - Limited HoursClinton
Wolf River Marina   5Any trailerable recreational boatPavedNo Seasonal - Limited HoursClinton