Fishing in Fleming County, Kentucky
County seat: Flemingsburg. Census 2020 residents: 15,082.
- 4lake pages
- 5launch sites
- 1river pages
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Fleming County water in figures
Flemingsburg holds the courthouse for Fleming County, a county of 15,082 at the last census. By Gazetteer figures the county spans 349 square miles of land and 2.6 of water. This site covers 4 lakes inside the county; Fox Valley Lake has the most water.
KDFWR's access layer pins 5 launch sites and 2 pier or bank sites inside the county. The county's flowing water starts with Licking River. Licking River is on KDFWR's list of Blue Water Trails crossing the county. The FINs table names 1 lake in the county; Flemingsburg Old Reservoir is one.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 10, 2026. KDFWR Fishing Access Sites in Kentucky layer (ArcGIS service), read November 10, 2026.
Fleming County laid out by launch and lake
KDFWR Fishing Access Sites in Kentucky layer (ArcGIS service), read November 10, 2026. Lake points are the mean of each water’s KDFWR access sites.
Reservoirs worth fishing in Fleming County
| Lake | Size | KDFWR ramps | Kind | Fish in the KDFWR table |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Valley Lake | 71 acres | 1 | lake | none in the table |
| Flemingsburg New Reservoir | 47 acres | 0 | lake | none in the table |
| Flemingsburg Old Reservoir | 11 acres | 0 | FINs lake | largemouth bass, rainbow trout, bluegill |
| Fleming County WMA Pond | 2 acres | 1 | WMA pond group | none in the table |
Acreage as KDFWR notes it on the this water waterbody page (KDFWR), read November 10, 2026. Waters with no KDFWR acre note print their mapped outline instead. KDFWR fishing waterbody list (app.fw.ky.gov), read November 10, 2026.
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The tally covers KDFWR tables on lakes inside 40 miles of Flemingsburg, with largemouth bass in front.
KDFWR Special Fishing Regulations tables and guide stocking tables, counted per lake page within 40 miles; a regulation list, not a catch survey. KDFWR fishing waterbody list (app.fw.ky.gov), read November 10, 2026.
Still water in Fleming County kept to a short list
3 further waters in Fleming County carry a name on KDFWR maps but little else in print.
| Water | Size | Listed by |
|---|---|---|
| Park Lake | about 13 acres of mapped outline | Named Lakes layer |
| Sycamore Lake | about 2.1 acres of mapped outline | Named Lakes layer |
| Fleming WMA Lake | about 2 acres of mapped outline | Named Lakes layer |
Outline area from the KDFWR Named Lakes in Kentucky layer (ArcGIS service; GIS polygon area, not a KDFWR surface-acre figure), read November 10, 2026. KDFWR fishing waterbody list (app.fw.ky.gov), read November 10, 2026.
Streams cutting across Fleming County
- Licking RiverBlue Water Trail, 15 KDFWR access sites, 7 USGS gauges
Shorter list: Fleming County streams (1)
- Fox Creek1 KDFWR access site
Current streamflow in Fleming County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Lick Cr At State Hwy 158 Nr Sharkey, Ky Sta D | 0 cfs, -0.34 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 6:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
KDFWR fishing waterbody list (app.fw.ky.gov), read November 10, 2026. USGS Water Data for the Nation, live through the site, retrieved on page view.
Blue Water Trail miles in Fleming County
- Licking River25.4 miles as KDFWR lists them
KDFWR fishing waterbody list (app.fw.ky.gov), read November 10, 2026. KDFWR Blue Water Trails layer (ArcGIS service; miles as KDFWR lists them), read November 10, 2026.
FINs lakes in Fleming County
| Lake as printed | County | Trout by month | Catfish by month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flemingsburg Old Reservoir | Fleming | Feb 1,500, Nov 1,500 | Apr 1,100, Jun 1,100 |
2026 Kentucky Fishing & Boating Guide (Regulations Summary March 2026 to February 2027, updated September 2026, p. 6; KDFWR PDF), read November 10, 2026.
Launch sites within Fleming County
- Fleming County WMA Fishing AccessFleming County WMA Pond, carry-down launch
- Grange City Covered Bridge Carry-Down Launch on Fox CreekFox Creek, carry-down launch
- Johnson Ford-Fleming Carry-Down Launch on Licking RiverLicking River, carry-down launch
- Old 57 Ford Carry-Down Launch on Licking RiverLicking River, carry-down launch
- Sand Lick ( Fox Valley Lake) Boat Ramp on Fox Valley LakeFox Valley Lake, boat ramp, paved, single lane
Shore spots within Fleming County
- Flemingsburg Old Reservoir Bank AccessFlemingsburg Old Reservoir, bank access
- New Reservoir Bank Access on Flemingsburg New ReservoirFlemingsburg New Reservoir, bank access
KDFWR Fishing Access Sites in Kentucky layer (ArcGIS service), read November 10, 2026. KDFWR publishes fees as yes or no and lanes as single or multiple.
Keeper rules on Fleming County lakes and streams
The statewide rows below cover every Fleming County lake and stream without its own entry in the guide. A year on Kentucky water costs $24.31 with residency and $58.14 without it, per the 2026 guide.
| Species | Daily | Possession | Minimum size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 6* | 12* | 12" |
| Smallmouth Bass | 6* | 12* | 12" |
| Kentucky (Spotted) Bass | 6* | 12* | none |
| Coosa Bass | 6* | 12* | none |
| Rock Bass | 15 | 30 | none |
| Redear Sunfish | 20 | 40 | none |
| Walleye, Sauger, and their Hybrids | 6* | 12* | 14" |
| Muskellunge | 1 | 2 | 30" |
| Chain Pickerel | 5 | 10 | none |
| White & Hybrid Striped Bass | 15** | 30** | none** |
| Striped Bass | 5 | 10 | 15" |
| Yellow Bass | none | none | none |
Special limits in Fleming County
- Flemingsburg Old ReservoirLargemouth Bass: Must be 15 inches or over – Limit 1 per angler
Kentucky special-regulation waters
2026 Kentucky Fishing & Boating Guide (Regulations Summary March 2026 to February 2027, updated September 2026; KDFWR PDF), read November 10, 2026. License prices as printed in the 2026 Kentucky Fishing & Boating Guide, p. 2 (2026 CPI-adjusted fees; KDFWR PDF), read November 10, 2026.
Kentucky record fish traced to Fleming County water
Nothing caught in Fleming County holds a Kentucky record; these close waters do.
| Species | Weight as listed | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskellunge | 47.00 lbs | Cave Run Lake | 11/02/2008 |
| Golden Redhorse | 4.31 lbs | Red River | 04/22/1998 |
| Saugeye | 9.03 lbs | Bullock Pen Lake | 03/21/2021 |
| Bighead Carp | 65.06 lbs | Kentucky River (Lower) | 07/18/2020 |
Kentucky state record fish as listed by KDFWR (record list), read November 10, 2026.
Picking up bait inside Fleming County
Bait and tackle listings in Fleming County
- Bypass Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Flemingsburg
Yellow Pages and Kentucky tourism listings (city of business), read November 10, 2026.
Minutes past Fleming County by road
Towns inside Fleming County with their own pages
- Flemingsburg2020 count 2,953
The ring of counties around Fleming County
- Bath County15 miles south
- Mason County17 miles northwest
- Nicholas County18 miles west
- Rowan County19 miles southeast
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Sorting out the Fleming County fish by eye
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Questions locals field about Fleming County
Does KDFWR list public ramps for Fleming County?
KDFWR maps 5 launch sites inside the county.
Which lake in Fleming County carries the biggest KDFWR acre note?
Fox Valley Lake, with 71 acres.
Which fish do KDFWR tables name near Fleming County?
KDFWR tables on lakes within 40 miles name largemouth bass most often, then bluegill, rainbow trout and redear sunfish.
Which shops in Fleming County carry tackle?
Bypass Bait & Tackle is one of 1 listed here.
Where does Fleming County run its county government?
Flemingsburg.
How much is a fishing license for a trip to Fleming County?
KDFWR's 2026 fee list shows $24.31 for residents and $58.14 for nonresidents buying an annual license.
Which county pages sit near Fleming County?
Look at Bath County, Mason County and Nicholas County.
How many crappie can I keep in Fleming County under Kentucky rules?
Statewide daily limit 20*, possession 40*, minimum size none. Special-regulation waters can differ.
Do any Fleming County waters appear in the guide's special-regulation list?
1 water with a page here carry their own rules, beginning with Flemingsburg Old Reservoir.
Where can kids fish a stocked lake in Fleming County?
Flemingsburg Old Reservoir, on the FINs stocking table.
Work the KDFWR lakes and streams of Fleming County
Check a water's special regulation before keeping fish.