Laurel River Lake Fishing Spot

• Elevation: 1077'
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Laurel River Lake is located within the Daniel Boone National Forest on the London Ranger District. The 5,600 acres of deep, clear water and 192 miles of cliff-lined shore make it one of the most scenic lakes in Kentucky. This is a US Fee Area and requires a permit at the following boat ramps: Flatwoods, Grove, Holly Bay, Marsh Branch, Laurel Bridge. The hang tag permit costs 1 day for $3; 3 day for $5; Annual for $30. There are eight boat launching ramps on Laurel River Lake. The ramp at Holly Bay Campground is for the use of registered campers only. Two full service marinas operate on Laurel River Lake. They are located near Grove and Holly Bay campgrounds. All marinas are operated by private interest, under special use permits issued by the Forest Service. Laurel River Lake is a popular recreation area and receives heavy use on weekends during the summer months. Those who prefer seclusion should consider visiting the lake during the week or at other times of the year. There are many campgrounds to choose from. Laurel River Lake contains unseen drop-offs. Watch children and nonswimmers carefully. Changing water levels make diving from rock ledges extremely dangerous! Lake waters hide submerged rocks that may pose dangers to boaters at certain water levels. From London, KY, 20 mi E on KY 192 to KY 1193.From Corbin, KY 20 mi, S on KY 25W to KY 1193. The lake provides excellent fishing for black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and Kentucky), rainbow trout, walleye, bluegill, and catfish. Night fishing for trout is popular during the summer. Fishing licenses can be purchased at the county clerk’s office, marinas, and many local stores.

Laurel River Lake, located west of Corbin, Kentucky, in the USA, is an reservoir built in 1977 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Laurel River, a tributary of the Cumberland River, in the Daniel Boone National Forest. The lake covers parts of Laurel and Whitley counties.[1]