Laurel River Lake fishing

Fishing at Laurel River Lake is on a reservoir, stocked with Brown Trout. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in March. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

March 12, 2026

Plants on record

Since 2026

Species recorded

Surface acres

5,600

Elevation

1,015 ft

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: London
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
ADA accessible: Yes
Fee required: Yes
Facilities: restrooms, camping, dock

Kentucky's deepest lake, in the Daniel Boone National Forest south of London off I-75 (Exit 38, KY 192). Several paved marinas and boat ramps (Holly Bay, Grove, Flatwoods and others) charge a launch fee; the free LRL Tailwater access below the dam is bank-only.

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How 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.

Fish at Laurel River Lake

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

Brown Trout 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 1
Last stocked: March 12, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Stocking history

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
March 12, 2026	Brown Trout	6,000	–	report

Species stocked here

Brown Trout (1)

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