Blue Catfish Confirmed present Dewey Lake Tailwater fishing
Dewey Lake Tailwater fishing is on a river section. The stocking report does not name the species. Also recorded: Blue Catfish. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May.
- Last stocked
- May 7, 2026
- Plants on record
- 4
- Since 2025
- Species recorded
- 1
Fish at Dewey Lake Tailwater
Blue Catfish Confirmed present How Dewey Lake Tailwater is stocked
Fish Trap Lake Tailwater (27.1 mi) and Russel Fork Creek (27.6 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2025
2,000
Fish stocked in 2026
2,000
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Prestonsburg
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Fee required
- No
- Facilities
- restrooms
Bank access on Johns Creek below Dewey Dam east of Prestonsburg (Hwy 1428, then Hwy 302 to the dam), near Jenny Wiley State Resort Park. KDFWR's trout water runs from the dam to 0.5 mi below. Paved and accessible parking, a picnic area, and seasonal restrooms. No boat ramp here.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources before you go.
About Dewey Lake Tailwater
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Common questions
What fish are at Dewey Lake Tailwater?
Blue Catfish is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Dewey Lake Tailwater stocked?
Last stocked May 7, 2026. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May.
How do you get on Dewey Lake Tailwater?
Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Prestonsburg. Facilities include restrooms. Bank access on Johns Creek below Dewey Dam east of Prestonsburg (Hwy 1428, then Hwy 302 to the dam), near Jenny Wiley State Resort Park. KDFWR's trout water runs from the dam to 0.5 mi below. Paved and accessible parking, a picnic area, and seasonal restrooms. No boat ramp here.
Which lakes near Dewey Lake Tailwater were stocked more recently?
Fish Trap Lake Tailwater (27.1 mi) and Russel Fork Creek (27.6 mi) were stocked more recently.