Reservoir

Cave Run Lake

Rowan, Menifee, Morgan & Bath Counties, Kentucky

KDFWR lists Cave Run Lake at 7,880 acres with over 20 access sites. It has a 12-15 inch protective slot on largemouth bass and a 40 inch muskellunge minimum.

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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Current air temperature at Cave Run Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area7,880 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Muskellunge●●●○○

40 in minimum

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

12-15 in slot must be released; limit 6 black bass

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

18 in minimum

Spotted Bass●●○○○

Statewide regulations

Crappie●●○○○

Statewide regulations; black and white

White Bass●●○○○

Statewide regulations

Boat launches

8 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Alfrey Boat RampRamp
Rowan County; any trailerable boat, feeDirections ↗
Twin Knobs RampRamp
Rowan County; any trailerable boat, feeDirections ↗
Stoney CoveRamp
Bath County; any trailerable boat, no feeDirections ↗
Longbow RampRamp
Menifee County; any trailerable boat, feeDirections ↗
Scotts Creek RampRamp
Rowan County; any trailerable boat, feeDirections ↗
6Clay Lick RampPublic
Rowan County; multiple lanes; ramp fee; handicap parking and restrooms; KY 801 S from I-64 Exit 133Directions ↗
7Warix Run RampPublic
Rowan County; multiple lanes; ramp fee; handicap parking and restrooms; cannot be used at winter pool; KY 801 S from I-64 Exit 133Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Cave Run Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Crash's LandingNearby
1110 KY Highway 801 S, Morehead, KY(606) 780-4260 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Release largemouth between 12 and 15 inches.
Smallmouth must be 18 inches; muskie 40 inches.
Gigging and snagging are prohibited in the main lake and tributaries to the first riffle.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.