Public land & waterNo lottery
KY · Hopkins County · Fishing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
