Dewey Lake Tailwater fishing

Fishing at Dewey Lake Tailwater is on a river section. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May.

Last stocked

May 7, 2026

Plants on record

Since 2025

Species recorded

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 below Dewey Lake's dam east of Prestonsburg (Hwy 1428, then Hwy 302 to the dam), near Jenny Wiley State Resort Park. Paved and accessible parking on site; restrooms and a picnic area open seasonally. No boat ramp at this spot.

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How Dewey Lake Tailwater is stocked

Paintsville Lake Tailwater (10.6 mi) was stocked more recently.

Fish stocked per year

2,0002025
2,0002026

Stocking history

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
May 7, 2026	–	1,000	–	report
April 21, 2026	–	1,000	–	report
November 5, 2025	–	1,000	–	report
October 21, 2025	–	1,000	–	report

Species stocked here

No species recorded here yet.