Fishing in
Nicholas County
Nicholas County, Kentucky has 31 named fishable waters. None have dated stocking records yet — the waters are still mapped below.
On the map
21 waters
Waters in Nicholas County
- Lake Cannigoreservoir116 ac
- Big Branchstream
- Brushy Creekstream
- Brushy Forkstream
- Buchanan Creekstream
- Cane Runstream
- Cassidy Creekstream
- Crooked Creekstream
- East Branch Painter Creekstream
- East Branch Sugar Creekstream
- East Fork Somerset Creekstream
- Fishtrap Creekstream
- Fleming Creekstream
- Goose Creekstream
- Hooktown Branchstream
- Little Beaver Creekstream
- Long Branchstream
- McBrides Runstream
- Mint Creekstream
- North Fork Somerset Creekstream
- Painter Creekstream
- Plank Runstream
- Sap Branchstream
- Scrubgrass Creekstream
- Somerset Creekstream
- South Goose Creekstream
- Stony Creekstream
- Taylors Creekstream
- West Branch Painter Creekstream
- West Branch Sugar Creekstream
1 more on the map above.
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Nicholas County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Nicholas County, Kentucky?+
Nicholas County has 31 named fishable waters. The map above shows every one.
Do I need a license to fish in Nicholas County?+
Yes — Kentucky requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.