Martins Fork Lake Tailwater

Martins Fork Lake Tailwater fishing

Fishing at Martins Fork Lake Tailwater is on a river section. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May.

Last stocked

June 2, 2026

Plants on record

5

Since 2025

Species recorded

0

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 access below Martins Fork Lake's dam via US 421 south of Harlan to Cawood, then KY 987 to the dam. Paved parking, accessible parking, a fishing pier, and year-round restrooms; no boat ramp at this specific site.

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Fish stocked per year

  • 1,5002025
  • 2,2502026

Stocking history

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 2, 2026 – 750 – report
May 6, 2026 – 750 – report
April 1, 2026 – 750 – report
November 4, 2025 – 750 – report
October 30, 2025 – 750 – report

Species stocked here

No species recorded here yet.

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