Paintsville Lake Tailwater

Paintsville Lake Tailwater fishing

Fishing at Paintsville Lake Tailwater is on a river section. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked about 4 times a year since 2025, most often in April and September.

Last stocked

September 16, 2026

Plants on record

8

Since 2025

Species recorded

0

Access and facts

Water type
river section
Nearest town
Staffordsville
Boat ramp
No
ADA accessible
Yes
Fee required
No
Facilities
restrooms

Carry-down access on the Paintsville Lake tailwater, via KY 40 west of Paintsville to Staffordsville (signed). Paved parking with accessible parking and restrooms available year-round, plus a picnic area.

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Fish stocked per year

  • 6,0002025
  • 10,0002026

Stocking history

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 16, 2026 – 2,000 – report
July 15, 2026 – 2,000 – report
June 11, 2026 – 2,000 – report
May 7, 2026 – 2,000 – report
April 21, 2026 – 2,000 – report
November 5, 2025 – 2,000 – report
October 28, 2025 – 2,000 – report
September 2, 2025 – 2,000 – report

Species stocked here

No species recorded here yet.

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