Kenton County · stream · order 7 river · ~4,475 cfs typical
Licking River
Licking River is a stream in Kenton 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
91°
63°
7 mph
2%
Sat
Rain
82°
70°
16 mph
85%
Sun
Showers
75°
67°
7 mph
80%
↘ 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
- Mirror Lake1.6 mi
- Prisoners Lake1.8 mistocked Mar 10, 2026
- Mill Creek2.2 mi
- Threemile Creek2.9 mi
- Newport Reservoir2.7 mi
- Pleasant Run Creek3.1 mi
- Wolking Lake (historical)4.0 mi
- Covington Reservoirs3.4 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.
Licking River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Licking 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 Licking River?+
Licking River is a stream in Kenton County, Kentucky. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.