Johnson County · stream · order 4 river · ~21 cfs typical
Big Mine Fork
Big Mine Fork is a stream in Johnson 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
Mostly clear
86°
61°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
90°
65°
4 mph
0%
Sat
Rain
87°
69°
13 mph
65%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Little Mine Fork0.7 mi
- Little Paint Creek1.3 mi
- Open Fork Paint Creek1.3 mi
- Lacey Creek1.8 mi
- Hargis Creek1.8 mi
- Upper Sandlick Creek2.2 mi
- Tick Lick Creek2.7 mi
- Paintsville Lake2.3 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 Mine Fork fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Mine Fork?+
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 Mine Fork?+
Big Mine Fork is a stream in Johnson County, Kentucky. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.