Dewey Lake WMA

WMA Overview

hunting fishing boat launch

Size: 9172 acres
Location: Floyd
Contact: 606-207-3385
Elevation: minimum 612 feet, maximum 1420 feet.
Entrance GPS coordinates: Latitude N 37.7015, Longitude W -82.6457
Area Habitat: open land 4.02%, forest 95.31%, wetland 0.05%, open water 0.59%.

Regulations

Fall Hunting Season:

Open under statewide rules and regulations in effect for the county.

Exceptions: 

Deer, bear and elk hunting is archery/crossbow only (firearms prohibited) in two areas near the dam: 1) on the east side of the dam, the area extending southward from the dam to old Shoreline Campground No. 1, and 2) on the west side of the dam, the area extending westward from the dam along Ky 302 to Terry Boat Ramp.

Closed for October deer muzzleloader season. Open for December deer muzzleloader season.

Directions & Description

The WMA surrounds most of the shoreline of Dewey Lake. 6 miles east of Prestonsburg on KY 194. Extremely steep and rugged; forested, primarily in hardwoods, with scattered openings.

Opportunities for hunting, fishing, boating, birding on lake.

Camping allowed only in corps-maintained campgrounds. Lodging, recreational activities, camping at nearby Jenny Wiley State Resort Park.

Managed by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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