Public land & waterNo lottery
KY · Campbell County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Alexandria Community 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 · Anderson County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Anderson County Community 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 · Nelson County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Bloomfield 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 · Knox County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Brickyard 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 · Boone County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Camp Ernst 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 Cherokee 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 · Hickman County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Clinton Rotary 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 · Montgomery County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Easy Walker 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 · Jefferson County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Fisherman's Park Lake #3 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 Fisherman's Park Lake #4 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 · Fleming County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Flemingsburg Old Reservoir 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 · Fayette County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Jacobson 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 · Grayson County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at James D. Beville 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 · Warren County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Jesse W. Thornton 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 · Fayette County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Kentucky Horse Park Lakes 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 · Graves County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Kess 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 · Harlan County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Kingdom Come State 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 · Jessamine County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Lake Mingo 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 · McCracken County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Lake Montgomery 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 · Grant County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Lake Pollywog 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 · Grant County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Leary 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 · Lincoln County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Logan Hubble 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 Lower 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 · Scott County · Fishing
Rainbow trout, catfish, largemouth bass and sunfish
Plan ordinary recreational fishing at Lusby 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.
