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Big Chestnut Lick
Big Chestnut Lick is a stream in Lewis County, Kentucky. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Kentucky's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
87°
62°
4 mph
0%
Sat
Showers
85°
70°
15 mph
88%
Sun
Showers
81°
67°
9 mph
88%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Big Lick0.7 mi
- Bedford Branch1.3 mi
- Middle Lick Branch1.5 mi
- Tar Fork1.5 mi
- Mills Branch2.4 mi
- Staggs Branch3.4 mi
- Elk Lick Fork4.4 mi
- Buck Lick Branch5.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official KY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Chestnut Lick fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Chestnut Lick?+
Yes — Kentucky requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Big Chestnut Lick?+
Big Chestnut Lick is a stream in Lewis County, Kentucky. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.