Fishing

Fishing in Kentucky

Discover 37 state parks offering fishing in Kentucky

🐟 Kentucky Fishing License at a Glance

Resident Annual $23
Non-Resident Annual $55
Youth Under 12 free
Senior 65+/Disabled: $12 sportsman
Trout Stamp $10
🎉 Free Fishing Days June 7, 2025; Sept 27-28, 2025

Valid 365 days from purchase. Reciprocity with some bordering states.

Official Kentucky Fishing Info →

License fees and free fishing days shown as of June 2026 — fees and dates change yearly. Always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.

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Kentucky State Parks with Fishing

Barren River Lake State Resort Park

Barren River Lake State Resort Park

+4 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Golfing Kayaking
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Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

+3 Wildlife Watching Horseback Riding Golfing
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Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park

+4 Wildlife Watching Horseback Riding Water Skiing Golfing
Blue Licks State Park (Kentucky)

Blue Licks State Park

+4 Bird Watching Paddling Canoeing RV
Breaks Interstate Park (Virginia)

Breaks Interstate Park

+12 Photography Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Geocaching Rafting Kayaking Paddling Waterfall Viewing RV Biking
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park Kentucky

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

+3 Horseback Riding Water Skiing Golfing
Burnside Island State Park (Kentucky)

Burnside Island State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Biking
Carr Creek State Park Kentucky

Carr Creek State Park

+3 Horseback Riding Water Skiing Golfing
Carter Caves State Resort Park (Kentucky)

Carter Caves State Resort Park

+3 Horseback Riding Water Skiing Golfing
Columbus-Belmont State Park (Kentucky)

Columbus-Belmont State Park

+3 Horseback Riding Water Skiing Golfing
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Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

+8 Horseback Riding Scenic Overlooks Hunting Rafting Kayaking Paddling Waterfall Viewing RV
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Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park

+5 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Golfing Biking
Fort Boonesborough State Park (Kentucky)

Fort Boonesborough State Park
Barren River Lake State Resort Park

General Burnside Island State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Water Skiing Golfing
Barren River Lake State Resort Park

General Butler State Park
The cabin at Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park, near Byrdstown, Tennessee

Grayson Lake State Park

+3 Horseback Riding Water Skiing Golfing
Green River Lake State Park (Kentucky)

Green River Lake State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Water Skiing Golfing
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park (Kentucky)

Greenbo Lake State Resort Park

+3 Horseback Riding Water Skiing Golfing
Sweetwater Lake

Jenny Wiley State Resort Park

+2 Disc Golf Golfing
Kenlake State Resort Park (Kentucky)

Kenlake State Resort Park

+6 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Stargazing Water Skiing Golfing
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park (Kentucky)

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park

+5 Wildlife Watching Horseback Riding Bird Watching Water Skiing Golfing

Kincaid Lake State Park

+7 Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Golfing Paddling Canoeing Biking
Kingdom Come State Park (Kentucky)

Kingdom Come State Park

+3 Horseback Riding Water Skiing Golfing
Lake Barkley State Resort Park (Kentucky)

Lake Barkley State Resort Park

+3 Wildlife Watching Stargazing Golfing
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park (Kentucky)

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

+1 Golfing
Lake Malone State Park (Kentucky)

Lake Malone State Park

+4 Picnicking Horseback Riding Water Skiing Golfing
Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park (Kentucky)

Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Water Skiing Golfing RV
Lincoln Homestead State Park (Kentucky)

Lincoln Homestead State Park

+3 Horseback Riding Water Skiing Golfing
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Mineral Mound State Park

+3 Horseback Riding Water Skiing Golfing
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Nolin Lake State Park

+4 Picnicking Waterfall Viewing RV Cave Tours
Paintsville Lake State Park (Kentucky)

Paintsville Lake State Park

+3 Horseback Riding Water Skiing Golfing
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park Kentucky

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

+2 Canoeing RV
FDR State Park hiking trail along Pine Mountain rocky overlook at sunset

Pine Mountain State Resort Park

+3 Horseback Riding Water Skiing Golfing
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Rough River Dam State Resort Park

+4 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Water Skiing Golfing
Taylorsville Lake State Park (Kentucky)

Taylorsville Lake State Park

+8 Wildlife Watching Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Sailing Paddling RV Biking
Waveland State Historic Site (Kentucky)

Waveland State Historic Site

+3 Horseback Riding Water Skiing Golfing
Yatesville Lake State Park (Kentucky)

Yatesville Lake State Park

+3 Horseback Riding Water Skiing Golfing

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❓ Fishing in Kentucky — FAQ

Do I need a license to fish in Kentucky state parks?

Yes — fishing in Kentucky state parks generally requires a valid Kentucky fishing license. A resident annual license costs $23, and a non-resident annual license costs $55. Youth and seniors are often exempt or pay reduced fees. Fees shown as of June 2026 — confirm current rates with the official state agency.

Are there free fishing days in Kentucky?

Yes — Kentucky offers free fishing days when no license is required (June 7, 2025; Sept 27-28, 2025). Exact dates change each year, so verify with the official Kentucky agency before your trip.

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