Kentucky
Nolin River at Kyrock
Location Snapshot
Nolin River at Kyrock is a Kentucky tailwater reach below Nolin River Lake, distinct from the nearby Green River fishery. Brown trout are the primary supported target, with rainbow trout adding another stocked coldwater opportunity in this otherwise warm-region drainage.
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
Tuesday, 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
- Water temperature is unfavorable for trout fishing.
- Flow observation is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Cautions
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Current Readings
- Flow
- Not available
- Gage Height
- 17.37 ft
- Water Temperature
- 70.3 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 03311000 · Direct monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
43°F
Feels like
40°F
Wind
1 mph NW
Wind gust
2 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 4:45 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
Tue 5 AM
Clear
Temp 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 9 AM
Overcast
Temp 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Tue 1 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 68°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 5 PM
Clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 9 PM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 1 AM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 71°F / Low 43°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 74°F / Low 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 75°F / Low 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 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
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
The Nolin River at Kyrock is the Nolin River Lake tailwater, brown trout and rainbow trout water.
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
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Tailwater
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Stocking information
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Official sources
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
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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