Herrington Lake Tailwater fishing

Fishing at Herrington Lake Tailwater is on a river section, stocked with Brown Trout. It is stocked about 3 times a year since 2025, most often in March and May. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

August 13, 2026

Plants on record

6

Since 2025

Species recorded

1

Access and facts

Water type
river section
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
No
ADA accessible
No
Fee required
No

Reachable only by boat from the Kentucky River; there is no direct road access or on-site ramp here. The closest boat ramp is at High Bridge in Mercer County. No restrooms, camping, or accessible facilities at the tailwater itself.

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Fish at Herrington Lake Tailwater

Fishing Herrington Lake Tailwater is most likely to be for Brown Trout. The one plant on record is Brown Trout.

Brown Trout 1 plant
Plants
1 of 6
Last stocked
March 11, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 9002025
  • 4,4002026

Stocking history

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
August 13, 2026 – 900 – report
July 14, 2026 – 900 – report
June 17, 2026 – 1,400 – report
May 19, 2026 – 900 – report
March 11, 2026 Brown Trout 300 – report
November 6, 2025 – 900 – report

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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