Kentucky
Dix River near Danville
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Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
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Current Readings
- Flow
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 03285000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
75°F
Feels like
82°F
Wind
4 mph SE
Wind gust
8 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 94°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 98°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 87°F
Chance 18%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 76°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 98°F / Low 71°F
Chance 22%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 39 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 85°F / Low 69°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 30 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 89°F / Low 59°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 29 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 88°F / Low 69°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
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Fishing Overview
Dix River near Danville, Kentucky. Monitoring-Backed via accepted air-derived river-trout path: USGS reports live 00060 and 00065 without water temperature.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Dix River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Dix River near Danville is the KDFWR Herrington Lake tailwater. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions via accepted air-derived river-trout scoring from USGS 03285000 (live discharge and stage; no live water temperature). Rainbow put-and-take continues. Brown stocking ended in 2017 for inconsistent water quality and is not claimed as current stocking. Distinct from Herrington Lake. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
KDFWR Herrington / Dix tailwater rainbow trout. USGS 03285000. Not Herrington Lake. No live 00010.
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Smallmouth are present in the Dix tailwater; they do not convert this pin into a warmwater AIR_DERIVED destination.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Tailwater
Dix Dam / Herrington tailwater near Danville, Boyle County, a trout reach distinct from the reservoir.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by KDFWR Herrington Lake Tailwater bank access. Private land downstream of the posted tailwater is not implied public. Catalog coordinates are USGS 03285000.
Stocking information
KDFWR stocks rainbow trout in the Herrington / Dix tailwater. Brown trout stocking ended in 2017. Confirm current official notices. Stocking is fishery context, not a condition rating.
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Official sources
KDFWR trout-tailwater rules change, including artificial-only water in the first two miles below Dix Dam. Distinct from Herrington Lake. Do not invent 00010. Confirm current KDFWR trout regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Boyle, Kentucky
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Boyle
Management Category
Inland trout tailwater
Regulation Scope
Dix River near Danville
Regulation Summary
Dix River near Danville: KDFWR inland trout-tailwater rules, including artificial-only water in the first two miles. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, smallmouth-bass
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