Yatesville Lake Tailwater fishing

Yatesville Lake Tailwater fishing is on a river section. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May.

Yatesville Lake Tailwater
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, Public domain
Last stocked
May 7, 2026
Plants on record
4
Since 2025
Species recorded
0

How Yatesville Lake Tailwater is stocked

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.

Grayson Lake Tailwater (17.8 mi) was stocked more recently.

Fish stocked in 2025

1,500

Fish stocked in 2026

1,500

Stocking history

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 7, 2026–750–report
April 21, 2026–750–report
November 5, 2025–750–report
October 21, 2025–750–report

Access and facts

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

Bank access below Yatesville Lake's dam north of Louisa via KY 3, Hwy 3397, Hwy 1185, and Dam Road. A concrete walkway with steps leads to the banks, and a carry-down launch suits canoes and kayaks. Paved and accessible parking; restrooms open limited hours.

Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.

Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources before you go.

About Yatesville Lake Tailwater

Nearest lakes

Public land at Yatesville Lake Tailwater

Yatesville Lake Tailwater is 0.3 miles outside the edge of Yatesville Lake State Park.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

When is Yatesville Lake Tailwater stocked?

Last stocked May 7, 2026. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May.

How do you get on Yatesville Lake Tailwater?

Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Louisa. Facilities include restrooms. Bank access below Yatesville Lake's dam north of Louisa via KY 3, Hwy 3397, Hwy 1185, and Dam Road. A concrete walkway with steps leads to the banks, and a carry-down launch suits canoes and kayaks. Paved and accessible parking; restrooms open limited hours.

Which lakes near Yatesville Lake Tailwater were stocked more recently?

Grayson Lake Tailwater (17.8 mi) was stocked more recently.

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