Brown Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last March 12, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk Laurel River Lake fishing
Laurel River Lake fishing is stocked with Brown Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Walleye, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and 1 more. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in March. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Bluegill, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Spotted Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and White Bass.
- Last stocked
- March 12, 2026
- · Brown Trout
- Plants on record
- 1
- Since 2026
- Species stocked
- 1 (+7 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 5,600
- Elevation
- 1,015 ft
Fish at Laurel River Lake
Brown Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last March 12, 2026 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Spotted Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Spotted Bass species guide
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
White Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
White Bass species guideHow Laurel River Lake is stocked
Bert Combs Lake (31.6 mi), Clear Creek (32.9 mi), Elk Springs (34.5 mi), and Cannon Creek Lake (34.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Cannon Creek Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | Brown Trout | 6,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Corbin
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
One of Kentucky's deepest, clearest lakes, west of Corbin in Daniel Boone National Forest. Paved ramps at Holly Bay, Grove, Flatwoods, Craigs Creek and Marsh Branch charge a launch fee; Hightop Ramp does not. Fishing Point, off Forest Road 611B near the dam, has a paved shore-fishing trail.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources before you go.
About Laurel River Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Laurel River Lake?
Fishing Laurel River Lake usually means Brown Trout. The one plant on record is Brown Trout. Brown Trout was last stocked March 12, 2026. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, and Walleye, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Laurel River Lake stocked?
Last stocked March 12, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in March.
How do you get on Laurel River Lake?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Corbin. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. One of Kentucky's deepest, clearest lakes, west of Corbin in Daniel Boone National Forest. Paved ramps at Holly Bay, Grove, Flatwoods, Craigs Creek and Marsh Branch charge a launch fee; Hightop Ramp does not. Fishing Point, off Forest Road 611B near the dam, has a paved shore-fishing trail.
Which lakes near Laurel River Lake were stocked more recently?
Bert Combs Lake (31.6 mi), Clear Creek (32.9 mi), Elk Springs (34.5 mi), and Cannon Creek Lake (34.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Cannon Creek Lake is also stocked with Brown Trout.