Mortons Lake (Henry & Higginson WMA) fishing
Mortons Lake (Henry & Higginson WMA) fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in February.
- Last stocked
- February 18, 2026
- Plants on record
- 1
- Since 2026
- Species recorded
- 0
- Elevation
- 468.3 ft
How Mortons Lake (Henry & Higginson WMA) is stocked
Panther Creek Park Lake (32 mi), Yellow Creek Park Lake (48 mi), Casey Creek (61.3 mi), Kess Creek Lake (75.4 mi), and Sinking Creek (77.6 mi) were stocked more recently.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | – | 500 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Morganfield
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- No
- Fee required
- No
A 1.7-acre lake on Higginson-Henry WMA, which also holds 85-acre Mauzy Lake, two miles east of Morganfield on KY 56 (follow WMA lake signs). Unpaved single-lane ramp for light boats and year-round bank access; stocked with rainbow trout each February. No restrooms or ADA facilities confirmed.
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Common questions
When is Mortons Lake (Henry & Higginson WMA) stocked?
Last stocked February 18, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in February.
How do you get on Mortons Lake (Henry & Higginson WMA)?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is not ADA accessible, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Morganfield. A 1.7-acre lake on Higginson-Henry WMA, which also holds 85-acre Mauzy Lake, two miles east of Morganfield on KY 56 (follow WMA lake signs). Unpaved single-lane ramp for light boats and year-round bank access; stocked with rainbow trout each February. No restrooms or ADA facilities confirmed.
Which lakes near Mortons Lake (Henry & Higginson WMA) were stocked more recently?
Panther Creek Park Lake (32 mi), Yellow Creek Park Lake (48 mi), Casey Creek (61.3 mi), Kess Creek Lake (75.4 mi), and Sinking Creek (77.6 mi) were stocked more recently.