Carroll County · stream · order 7 river · ~9,233 cfs typical
Kentucky River
Kentucky River is a stream in Carroll 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
Partly cloudy
87°
60°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
91°
66°
8 mph
8%
Sat
Showers
85°
69°
13 mph
91%
→ 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
- Green Valley Creek0.6 mi
- Tucker Run0.6 mi
- Little Kentucky River0.8 mi
- Majors Run2.1 mi
- Wright Branch2.0 mi
- Notch Lick2.5 mi
- Mellins Branch3.7 mi
- Locust Creek3.8 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.
Kentucky River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Kentucky 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 Kentucky River?+
Kentucky River is a stream in Carroll County, Kentucky. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.