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Public land & waterNo lottery

KY · Hopkins County · Fishing

Madisonville Park Lake South

Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Madisonville Park Lake South using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

A Kentucky fishing license is required at age 16 and older unless exempt. A trout permit is needed to possess trout, with senior-license exceptions.

FINs lakes have special daily and bass-size limits. No live shad or cast nets; release grass carp. Fishing and local park hours apply; stocked trout availability is seasonal.

Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

KY · Mason County · Fishing

Maysville-Mason County Recreation Park Lake

Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Maysville-Mason County Recreation Park Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

A Kentucky fishing license is required at age 16 and older unless exempt. A trout permit is needed to possess trout, with senior-license exceptions.

FINs lakes have special daily and bass-size limits. No live shad or cast nets; release grass carp. Fishing and local park hours apply; stocked trout availability is seasonal.

Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

KY · Kenton County · Fishing

Middleton Mills Long Pond

Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Middleton Mills Long Pond using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

A Kentucky fishing license is required at age 16 and older unless exempt. A trout permit is needed to possess trout, with senior-license exceptions.

FINs lakes have special daily and bass-size limits. No live shad or cast nets; release grass carp. Fishing and local park hours apply; stocked trout availability is seasonal.

Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

KY · Kenton County · Fishing

Middleton Mills Shelterhouse Pond

Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Middleton Mills Shelterhouse Pond using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

A Kentucky fishing license is required at age 16 and older unless exempt. A trout permit is needed to possess trout, with senior-license exceptions.

FINs lakes have special daily and bass-size limits. No live shad or cast nets; release grass carp. Fishing and local park hours apply; stocked trout availability is seasonal.

Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

KY · Marshall County · Fishing

Mike Miller Park Lake

Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Mike Miller Park Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

A Kentucky fishing license is required at age 16 and older unless exempt. A trout permit is needed to possess trout, with senior-license exceptions.

FINs lakes have special daily and bass-size limits. No live shad or cast nets; release grass carp. Fishing and local park hours apply; stocked trout availability is seasonal.

Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

KY · Boyle County · Fishing

Millennium Park Pond

Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Millennium Park Pond using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

A Kentucky fishing license is required at age 16 and older unless exempt. A trout permit is needed to possess trout, with senior-license exceptions.

FINs lakes have special daily and bass-size limits. No live shad or cast nets; release grass carp. Fishing and local park hours apply; stocked trout availability is seasonal.

Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

KY · Daviess County · Fishing

Panther Creek Park Lake

Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Panther Creek Park Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

A Kentucky fishing license is required at age 16 and older unless exempt. A trout permit is needed to possess trout, with senior-license exceptions.

FINs lakes have special daily and bass-size limits. No live shad or cast nets; release grass carp. Fishing and local park hours apply; stocked trout availability is seasonal.

Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

KY · Kenton County · Fishing

Prisoners Lake

Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Prisoners Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

A Kentucky fishing license is required at age 16 and older unless exempt. A trout permit is needed to possess trout, with senior-license exceptions.

FINs lakes have special daily and bass-size limits. No live shad or cast nets; release grass carp. Fishing and local park hours apply; stocked trout availability is seasonal.

Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

KY · Campbell County · Fishing

Robert J. Barth Lake

Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Robert J. Barth Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

A Kentucky fishing license is required at age 16 and older unless exempt. A trout permit is needed to possess trout, with senior-license exceptions.

FINs lakes have special daily and bass-size limits. No live shad or cast nets; release grass carp. Fishing and local park hours apply; stocked trout availability is seasonal.

Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

KY · Scott County · Fishing

Scott County Park Lake

Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Scott County Park Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

A Kentucky fishing license is required at age 16 and older unless exempt. A trout permit is needed to possess trout, with senior-license exceptions.

FINs lakes have special daily and bass-size limits. No live shad or cast nets; release grass carp. Fishing and local park hours apply; stocked trout availability is seasonal.

Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

KY · Campbell County · Fishing

Southgate Lake

Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Southgate Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

A Kentucky fishing license is required at age 16 and older unless exempt. A trout permit is needed to possess trout, with senior-license exceptions.

FINs lakes have special daily and bass-size limits. No live shad or cast nets; release grass carp. Fishing and local park hours apply; stocked trout availability is seasonal.

Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

KY · Jefferson County · Fishing

Tom Wallace Park Lake

Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Tom Wallace Park Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

A Kentucky fishing license is required at age 16 and older unless exempt. A trout permit is needed to possess trout, with senior-license exceptions.

FINs lakes have special daily and bass-size limits. No live shad or cast nets; release grass carp. Fishing and local park hours apply; stocked trout availability is seasonal.

Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

KY · Franklin County · Fishing

Upper Sportsman's Lake

Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Upper Sportsman's Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

A Kentucky fishing license is required at age 16 and older unless exempt. A trout permit is needed to possess trout, with senior-license exceptions.

FINs lakes have special daily and bass-size limits. No live shad or cast nets; release grass carp. Fishing and local park hours apply; stocked trout availability is seasonal.

Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

KY · Jefferson County · Fishing

Waverly Park Lake

Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Waverly Park Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

A Kentucky fishing license is required at age 16 and older unless exempt. A trout permit is needed to possess trout, with senior-license exceptions.

FINs lakes have special daily and bass-size limits. No live shad or cast nets; release grass carp. Fishing and local park hours apply; stocked trout availability is seasonal.

Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

KY · Daviess County · Fishing

Waymond Morris Park Lake

Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Waymond Morris Park Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

A Kentucky fishing license is required at age 16 and older unless exempt. A trout permit is needed to possess trout, with senior-license exceptions.

FINs lakes have special daily and bass-size limits. No live shad or cast nets; release grass carp. Fishing and local park hours apply; stocked trout availability is seasonal.

Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

KY · Madison County · Fishing

Whitehall Park Lake

Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Whitehall Park Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

A Kentucky fishing license is required at age 16 and older unless exempt. A trout permit is needed to possess trout, with senior-license exceptions.

FINs lakes have special daily and bass-size limits. No live shad or cast nets; release grass carp. Fishing and local park hours apply; stocked trout availability is seasonal.

Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

KY · Jefferson County · Fishing

William F. Miles Angler Lake

Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at William F. Miles Angler Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

A Kentucky fishing license is required at age 16 and older unless exempt. A trout permit is needed to possess trout, with senior-license exceptions.

FINs lakes have special daily and bass-size limits. No live shad or cast nets; release grass carp. Fishing and local park hours apply; stocked trout availability is seasonal.

Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

KY · Jefferson County · Fishing

William F. Miles Green Heron Lake

Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at William F. Miles Green Heron Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

A Kentucky fishing license is required at age 16 and older unless exempt. A trout permit is needed to possess trout, with senior-license exceptions.

FINs lakes have special daily and bass-size limits. No live shad or cast nets; release grass carp. Fishing and local park hours apply; stocked trout availability is seasonal.

Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

KY · Daviess County · Fishing

Yellow Creek Park Lake

Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish

Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Yellow Creek Park Lake using the agency's named-water access information.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

A Kentucky fishing license is required at age 16 and older unless exempt. A trout permit is needed to possess trout, with senior-license exceptions.

FINs lakes have special daily and bass-size limits. No live shad or cast nets; release grass carp. Fishing and local park hours apply; stocked trout availability is seasonal.

Why this is included: The agency identifies this named water for ordinary public recreational fishing. The cited rules use a directly purchased fishing license or lake permit, rather than a draw, for the listed fish. This classification excludes special events and camping reservations.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

What “no lottery” means. It applies to the species and access described, not every hunt on that property. Seasons, licenses, check-in, closures and capacity still apply. Public access does not reserve an exclusive spot. Check the agency’s current rules before travel. Back40 does not sell public-land access.
How we build this database

We match named agency areas and maps with ordinary-license species rules and area-specific exceptions. Each record has a source-check date. Records requiring an access or species drawing, unresolved access, and reviews older than 90 days stay out of search. This is a trip-planning database, not a live availability feed.

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