Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guideMartins Fork Lake Tailwater fishing
Martins Fork Lake Tailwater fishing is on a river section. The stocking report does not name the species. Also recorded: Walleye. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.
- Last stocked
- June 2, 2026
- Plants on record
- 5
- Since 2025
- Species recorded
- 1
Fish at Martins Fork Lake Tailwater
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night How Martins Fork Lake Tailwater is stocked
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Harlan
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Fee required
- No
- Facilities
- restrooms
Bank fishing below Martins Fork Dam: from Harlan take US 421 south to Cawood, then KY 987 to the dam. KDFWR lists paved and accessible parking, an accessible fishing pier and year-round restrooms; no boat ramp at this site. The Corps rates it an excellent spot for trout, walleye and bluegill.
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About Martins Fork Lake Tailwater
Nearest lakes
Common questions
What fish are at Martins Fork Lake Tailwater?
Walleye is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Martins Fork Lake Tailwater stocked?
Last stocked June 2, 2026. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May.
How do you get on Martins Fork Lake Tailwater?
Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Harlan. Facilities include restrooms. Bank fishing below Martins Fork Dam: from Harlan take US 421 south to Cawood, then KY 987 to the dam. KDFWR lists paved and accessible parking, an accessible fishing pier and year-round restrooms; no boat ramp at this site. The Corps rates it an excellent spot for trout, walleye and bluegill.