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Fly Fishing Weekend at Pine Mountain State Resort Park November 11-12, 2017

October 19, 2017 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Fly Fishing at Pine Mountain
Fly Fishing at Pine Mountain State Resort Park (Photo Credit: Kentucky State Parks)

One of the most scenic and beautiful parks in the Kentucky State Park system is Pine Mountain State Resort Park. The views redefine breathtaking, so any chance you get to visit this park should be an opportunity you jump at. If you enjoy fishing, the Park will give you an opportunity you’ll especially love in November.

Pine Mountain State Resort Park will host its Fly Fishing Weekend on  November 11-12.

Participants will learn to fly fish in the beautiful autumn mountains during this two-day workshop. It will include choosing equipment, fly selection, reading a stream, casting, and hooking and landing a fish.

The weekend package includes a Saturday continental breakfast, classroom and casting instruction on Saturday, Saturday night’s lodging, a Sunday streamside lunch, and actual fly fishing on Sunday.

This workshop starts with an 8 a.m. Saturday breakfast, followed by a 9 a.m. classroom experience. After lunch on your own, the class resumes with individual casting instructions. After dinner, participants can watch the film “A River Runs Through It.”

Sunday’s class will include fishing instruction, fishing on your own and a box lunch along Clear Creek.

The package cost is $189 per person or $295 per couple.

For information and reservations, call 606-337-3066 or email Keith Bowling at keith.bowling@ky.gov.

The park has a 30-room lodge, cottages and a full-service restaurant. It also has a golf course and other recreational opportunities for guests. Pine Mountain State Resort Park is located south of Pineville, on U.S. 25E, 10 miles north of Middlesboro.

Click the pictures below to give you an idea of just how spectacular Pine Mountain and Pine Mountain State Resort Park are in Autumn… Stunning!

Pine Mountain State Resort Park
Pine Mountain State Resort Park Lodge
Pine Mountain State Resort Park
Pine Mountain State Resort Park
Pine Mountain Woods behind the Lodge

Filed Under: Autumn Fun, Fishing, News, Pine Mountain State Resort Park, Pineville Tagged With: fishing in Kentucky, News, November events Kentucky, Pine Mountain State Resort Park

Kentkucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Announces Free Fishing Weekend

May 27, 2016 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Fishing on Rough River Lake

Fishing on Rough River Lake

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will celebrate Free Fishing Weekend June 4-5, when no license is required to fish Kentucky waters.

Free Fishing Weekend, an annual event since at least 1992, offers residents and non-residents the opportunity to fish Kentucky waters without a license or permit. Size and creel limits on the number of fish that anglers may keep still apply. Additionally, anglers may keep trout without possessing a trout permit during free fishing weekend.

With special events across the state planned for Saturday, June 4, most families can find fishing opportunities just a short drive away. A number of events are geared toward kids under the age of 16. Several include a free hot dog lunch, bait and loaner fishing equipment for anglers.

Families wanting the fun to last the entire weekend should consider a state park stay. Kentucky has a number of parks situated at prime fishing lakes. Find out more online at www.parks.ky.gov .

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources also stocks 40 community lakes across the state as part of its Fishing in Neighborhoods (FINs) program. Most of these lakes received a stocking of channel catfish this month. To find the nearest lake, go online to www.fw.ky.gov then search under the keyword, “FINs.”

Fishing events planned for June 4 include:

Anderson County: Anderson County Sheriff’s Department D.A.R.E. Fishing Derby, Hope Community Church Lake, 5930 U.S. 127 South, Lawrenceburg. Fishing from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for kids ages 15 and under. There will be prizes and trophies for big fish. Families can fish with their kids from 11 a.m. until noon. Lunch will be provided. Anglers should bring their own bait and fishing equipment.

Bullitt County: Kids Fishing Derby, Jim Beam Distillery Lake, 526 Happy Hollow Road, Clermont. Fishing from 8 a.m. until noon. Bullitt County Rod Club will cook hotdogs and supply drinks.

Calloway County: Murray Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs event, Imes Farm, 4064 U.S. 641 North, Murray. Family fishing from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., snacks will be provided.

Campbell County: Alexandria Community Park Fishing Derby, Alexandria Community Park Lake, Alexandria Drive. Fishing from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. All kids 15 and under will receive a free t-shirt. There will be prizes for largest catfish and trout. Loaner equipment will be available.

Clay County: Redbird Ranger District Kid’s Fishing Derby, Little Double Creek Pond, located behind office at 91 Peabody Road, Big Creek, Ky.. Fishing from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Open to ages 5-15. There will be prizes for various age divisions. Food and drinks will be provided to participants. Pond has special stocking of trout. Anglers should bring their own bait and fishing equipment. The pond is located in the Redbird District of the Daniel Boone National Forest, due east of London off KY 66. Call (606) 598-2192 for more information.

Franklin County: Family Fishing Day, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ main campus, 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort. Anglers are reminded this is a tobacco-free campus. Lower lake will remain open during daylight hours for all anglers throughout the weekend. Upper lake will be open only to anglers age 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday June 3 and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 4. The lake will reopen to all anglers after noon. Both lakes will receive a special stocking of hybrid bluegill. Anglers should bring fishing equipment and bait.

Fulton County: HRTCC Youth Fishing Rodeo at 9 a.m. until noon at Hamby Pond, off KY 311 near Hickman. For ages 15 and under. Register at library for $5 by May 27 to receive gift.

Kenton County: Middleton-Mills Park Fishing Derby, 3415 Mills Rd., Covington. Fishing from 9 a.m. to noon. Fishing equipment and bait provided. Catch and release tournament. Hotdogs and hamburgers sold at event.

Lawrence County: Yatesville Lake State Park Marina, 2667 Pleasant Ridge Road, Louisa. Fishing from 9 a.m. to noon for kids 17 and younger. Lunch and bait provided. Limited number of loaner fishing poles will be available. Anglers should bring own gear. There will be door prizes and prizes for most fish and biggest fish for various age groups. Register by calling (606) 686-2412, option 0.

Madison County: Lake Reba Kid’s Fishing Derby, 299 Lake Reba Drive, Richmond. Fishing from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for kids 16 and under. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Lake Reba Boat Dock. All participants should be accompanied by an adult and bring their own fishing equipment and bait. There will be random prize drawings and displays by fire department and law enforcement.

McCracken County: Noble Park Fish Out Fishing Tournament, Bob Noble Park Lake, 2801 Park Ave., Paducah. Open to ages 6-11; catch and release tournament. Fishing from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at Shelter 10. First 100 kids to register receive a free goody bag. Some equipment and bait available; anglers should otherwise bring their own. There will be prizes for longest fish and most fish. More information online atwww.paducahky.gov.

Montgomery County: Rick Smith’s Fishing in the Park, Easy Walker Park Lake, 1395 Osborne Road, Mt. Sterling. Fishing begins at 9 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. There will be prizes in several categories for three age groups. Hotdogs, cookies and drinks available while supplies last.

Perry County: Hook and Hike Day, Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, 4441 KY 1833, Buckhorn. Fishing tournament for kids 15 and under begins at 9 a.m. Limited number of loaner fishing poles will be available. Anglers should bring own gear. Bait will be provided. There will also be a guided hike at 1:30 p.m.

Rowan County: Cave Run Kids Fishing Derby, Minor Clark Fish Hatchery, 120 Fish Hatchery Road, Morehead. Fishing for kids 15 and under from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Registration begins at 6 a.m. Three hatchery ponds with trout, bass and catfish will be open for fishing. There will be food, prizes, booths, casting contests and games. Some bait and fishing equipment will be provided, but anglers are encouraged to bring their own rods and bait.

Russell County: Catch a Rainbow Kids Fishing Derby, Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, 50 Kendall Road, Jamestown. Fishing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Staggered fishing times for ages 5-15, starting with ages 5-6. Anglers should bring their own fish tackle. Fly rods will not be permitted. Kids fishing pool for ages 1-4 from 9 a.m. to noon, with fishing rods provided. The hatchery is located 12 miles south of Jamestown off U.S. 127. Call the hatchery at (270) 343-3797 or go online to http://www.fws.gov/wolfcreek/ for more information.

Taylor County: Kids Outdoor Day, Green River Lake State Park, 179 Park Office Road, Campbellsville. Fishing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Limited fishing equipment will be available, but anglers are encouraged to bring their own equipment. Free T-shirts for kids while supplies last. Events will include fishing, archery, BB gun shooting, nature hikes, trap shooting, boating, game calling and more. Lunch provided. Call (270) 465-8255 for more information.

Trigg County: Cadiz Kids Fishing Event, West Cadiz Park, located at the intersection of Main Street and Hamilton Street, Cadiz. Fishing from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Registration includes lunch for kids, T-shirt and a goody bag. There will be door prizes and bicycle giveaways. Limited loaner equipment will be available, but anglers are encouraged to bring their own equipment and bait.

 

Filed Under: Fishing, Kentucky's Lakes, News Tagged With: Fishing Events in Kentucky, fishing in Kentucky, Free Fishing Weekend

Kentucky News: New Boat Ramp Open at Kentucky Dam Village

March 3, 2016 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

New Boat Ramp at Kentucky Dam Village

Kentucky Department of Parks News Release:

The boat ramp at Kentucky Dam Marina on Kentucky Lake has reopened to boat launching following a reconstruction project.

The ramp, located within Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park in Marshall County, closed Nov. 30, 2015. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ Engineering Division, working on behalf of the state’s Department of Parks, replaced the old ramp with a new five-lane ramp featuring 14-foot wide lanes.

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife maintains a database of fishing and boating access sites on its website at fw.ky.gov. On the department’s homepage, click the “Fish” tab and choose “Where to Fish” from the dropdown menu.

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park has a lodge, cottages, campground, restaurant, 18-hole golf course, marina, gift shop and many other recreational opportunities. The resort is 21 miles southeast of Paducah. Take Interstate 24 to Exit 27. For information, call 270-362-4271 or visit the park webpage.

Filed Under: Fishing, Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, Kentucky Lake, News Tagged With: Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, Kentucky Lake, News

Lake Cumberland: An Ideal Summer Vacation Spot

May 23, 2013 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Lake Cumberland Houseboat Capital of the World

One of the most beautiful areas in all of Kentucky is the Lake Cumberland area. Lake Cumberland State Resort Park (one of our favorite parks) couldn’t ask for a lovelier setting. Lake Cumberland is known for its beauty and for great fishing, but it’s best known as the houseboat capital of the world – a title it’s proud of, for good reason.

With summer upon us, it’s time to start planning your summer vacation as well as mini-vacations and weekend getaways.  Or, like us, maybe you simply love to squeeze as much fun, sight-seeing, and picture-taking into one day as humanly possible.  However you prefer to roll, know this: You won’t find a better place to roll it out than Lake Cumberland and Lake Cumberland State Resort Park.

More boaters, anglers and vacationers are expected to head to Lake Cumberland this summer than ever as the lake’s water level rises about 20 feet following repairs to the dam.

“Lodging operators are anticipating a strong summer season,” said Carolyn Mounce, executive director of the Somerset-Pulaski County Convention and Visitors Bureau. ‘I bet my hat that we’ll be over 4 million visitors this year.”

Now, is that genuinely Kentucky or what? She went and bet her hat!

That figure would approach the record number of visitors reported in 2006, before Lake Cumberland was lowered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during repairs.

An abundance of lakes and streams across Kentucky makes our state a summer vacation playground.  The Bluegrass State boasts more miles of navigable water than any state other than Alaska.

Visitors who venture to Lake Cumberland for houseboating, skiing, fishing and relaxing can expect lots of fun this summer. The lake’s half-dozen marinas that rent houseboats, ski boats, water scooters and other water recreation equipment are ready to meet the anticipated increase in demand.

Houseboating is one of Lake Cumberland’s biggest claims to fame, with the lake’s many tranquil coves and inlets providing great places to anchor and enjoy the lazy days of summer. The operator of Lake Cumberland’s largest marina said bookings for the luxurious rental craft are up.

“We have 60 houseboats for rent,” said Bill Jasper, president of State Dock in Jamestown. “The lake’s coming back. We should have a great year.”

Meanwhile, fish should also be biting at the lake known as among the best for anglers in the eastern United States. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is adding 1 million walleye and striped bass to Lake Cumberland’s stock this year to give fishing a boost. Rising water atop the lake’s overgrown banks is expected to spur fish population growth. Spawns of crappie and trout should also be strong.

Mounce said boat and vacation shows she’s been attending are abuzz with talk about the resurgent Lake Cumberland. She advises travelers to make motel and other reservations at the lake as early as possible.

Lake Cumberland, Kentucky’s deepest and third largest lake in surface area, was lowered 40 feet by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 2007 to ease pressure on Wolf Creek Dam and allow repairs. This summer’s level will reach approximately 700 feet above sea level. The normal level of about 720 feet will be achieved by spring 2014, creating a surface area of more than 50,000 acres, according to the Corps.

For more information about Lake Cumberland vacation opportunities, visit www.lakecumberlandtourism.com.

Also See: More pictures of Lake Cumberland State Resort Park!

Filed Under: Fishing, Kentucky Vacations, Lake Cumberland, Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, Summertime in Kentucky Tagged With: Lake Cumberland, Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

Fishing at Rough River Dam State Resort Park

September 7, 2012 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Fishing on Rough River Lake

As you know, one of our favorite Kentucky State Parks is Rough River Dam State Resort Park. Beautiful park, ridiculously friendly people, and Coconut Cream Pie that’ll make you lick the silver off of your fork (I speak from experience!).

One of the ridiculously friendly people at Rough River is Geoff Roberts. He’s the naturalist and recreation director.Ã?  Pretty much, when it comes to fun at Rough River, Geoff knows where and how to hook you up.

In a recent blog post, Geoff answered a few questions about fishing at Rough River Lake, the lake’s water levels, and confusion about a “no fishing zone.”Ã?  Read all about Rough River Lake Fishing on Geoff’s blog, then pack up your poles and go see him face to face!

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