Grants Branch Lake fishing

Grants Branch Lake fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked about once a year since 2025, most often in March and November.

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Last stocked
March 11, 2026
Plants on record
2
Since 2025
Species recorded
0
Elevation
987.4 ft

How Grants Branch Lake is stocked

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.

Fish Trap Lake Tailwater (11.4 mi), Russel Fork Creek (13.6 mi), Wolf Creek (21.2 mi), and Dewey Lake Tailwater (29.1 mi) were stocked more recently.

Fish stocked in 2025

1,500

Fish stocked in 2026

1,500

Stocking history

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
March 11, 2026–1,500–report
November 6, 2025–1,500–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
McVeigh
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
No
ADA accessible
Yes
Fee required
No
Facilities
restrooms

A 22.3-acre lake in Pike County reached via US-119 northeast of Pikeville to KY-199 at Stone, then Grants Branch Road near McVeigh. Bank-fishing access with a large paved lot, accessible parking, a picnic area, and restrooms open limited hours; no boat ramp.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources before you go.

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Common questions

When is Grants Branch Lake stocked?

Last stocked March 11, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 2025, most often in March and November.

How do you get on Grants Branch Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and no fee is required. The nearest town is McVeigh. Facilities include restrooms. A 22.3-acre lake in Pike County reached via US-119 northeast of Pikeville to KY-199 at Stone, then Grants Branch Road near McVeigh. Bank-fishing access with a large paved lot, accessible parking, a picnic area, and restrooms open limited hours; no boat ramp.

Which lakes near Grants Branch Lake were stocked more recently?

Fish Trap Lake Tailwater (11.4 mi), Russel Fork Creek (13.6 mi), Wolf Creek (21.2 mi), and Dewey Lake Tailwater (29.1 mi) were stocked more recently.

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