Rough River Lake
KDFWR lists Rough River Lake at 4,848 acres in Breckinridge and Grayson counties. KDFWR's bass assessment notes largemouth and spotted bass, and names hybrid striped bass, crappie and catfish as popular targets.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
15-inch minimum, 6 per angler
Smallmouth Bass
15-inch minimum, 6 per angler
Spotted Bass
KDFWR bass assessment
Crappie
10-inch minimum
Wiper
Hybrid striped bass; statewide regulations
Boat launches
5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- State Park MarinaPublicPaved, trailerable boats, no fee, marina (Grayson Co.)Directions ↗
- Axtel RampPublicPaved, trailerable, fee, marina (Breckinridge Co.)Directions ↗
- Peter Cave RampPublicPaved, trailerable, fee, marina (Grayson Co.)Directions ↗
- Holiday Rough RampPublicPaved, trailerable, no fee (Grayson Co.)Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Rough River Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Rough River Lake ↗Local tips
- Crappie must be 10 inches; bass 15 inches.
- Hybrid striped bass are a popular target per KDFWR.
- KDFWR lists 19 access sites, many with no fee.
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