Reservoir · Kentucky
Nolin River Lake
Location Snapshot
Nolin River Lake is a central Kentucky reservoir with a warmwater fishery distinct from the tailwater below Kyrock. Largemouth bass, black crappie, channel catfish, and walleye are the principal supported targets.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Nolin River Lake.
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Fishery overview
Black crappie and largemouth bass are primary and established in Nolin River Lake. Channel catfish are common and established. Walleye are present and established. It covers 5,795 acres.
Target species
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Official sources
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Kentucky
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Lake Details
Management Category
Public reservoir fishery
Regulation Scope
Nolin River Lake.
Regulation Summary
KDFWR Nolin River Lake special regulations; 2026 crappie minimum 10 inches.
Surface Area
5795 acres
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Walleye
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available