Kentucky
Nolin River at Kyrock
Current River Rating
Poor · 29
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Do Not Go
Avoid This Period
Saturday, 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
This is an informational evaluation period, not a recommended fishing window. These seasonal suggestions should not be interpreted as a recommendation to enter
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Flow observation is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Blocking Factors
- Water temperature is unfavorable for trout fishing.
Current Readings
- Flow
- Not available
- Gage Height
- 17.5 ft
- Water Temperature
- 73.2 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 6:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 03311000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
76°F
Feels like
85°F
Wind
1 mph S
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 2:45 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 3 AM
Clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 7 AM
Clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 11 AM
Clear
Temp 97°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 3 PM
Clear
Temp 101°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 7 PM
Overcast
Temp 95°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 11 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 85°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 101°F / Low 74°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 91°F / Low 70°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 31 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 89°F / Low 60°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 30 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Drizzle
High 91°F / Low 69°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 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.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Nolin River at Kyrock, Kentucky. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Nolin 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
Nolin River at Kyrock is the KDFWR Nolin River Lake tailwater, a Class II brown and rainbow trout tailwater. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 03311000 (live stage and water temperature; live discharge is not claimed). Distinct from Nolin at White Mills 03310300 and from Nolin River Lake. August measured temperature can be warm; it is not replaced with an invented colder trout value. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
KDFWR Nolin tailwater brown trout. USGS 03311000 Kyrock. Not Green River 03306500.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
KDFWR Nolin tailwater rainbow trout.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Tailwater
Nolin Dam tailwater at Kyrock, Edmonson County, a trout reach distinct from the reservoir and from the Green River at Greensburg.
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 Nolin River Lake Tailwater paved light-trailer ramp, Edmonson County. Catalog coordinates are USGS 03311000.
Stocking information
KDFWR stocks brown trout put-grow-take and rainbow trout put-and-take from the dam to 3.5 miles. Confirm current official notices. Stocking is fishery context, not a condition rating.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Official sources
KDFWR trout-tailwater rules change. Distinct from Nolin River Lake and from Green River at Greensburg. 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
Edmonson, 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
Edmonson
Management Category
Inland trout tailwater
Regulation Scope
Nolin River at Kyrock
Regulation Summary
Nolin River at Kyrock: KDFWR inland trout-tailwater rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
brown-trout, rainbow-trout
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