Nelson County · stream · order 5 river · ~369 cfs typical
Chaplin River
Chaplin River is a stream in Nelson 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
88°
66°
8 mph
4%
Sat
Drizzle
86°
71°
19 mph
90%
Sun
Drizzle
73°
67°
11 mph
68%
↘ 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
- Nealy Run1.3 mi
- Hungry Run2.2 mi
- Long Lick Creek2.6 mi
- Camp Branch3.1 mi
- Lick Creek3.9 mi
- Doe Run5.2 mi
- Hinkle Creek5.1 mi
- Dry Run5.0 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.
Chaplin River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Chaplin River?+
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 Chaplin River?+
Chaplin River is a stream in Nelson County, Kentucky. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.