Big Sandy River
A short, navigable border river that marks the Kentucky-West Virginia line for its entire run from Louisa and Fort Gay north to the Ohio River at Catlettsburg.
Weather at the Big Sandy River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 29 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Joining of the Tug and Levisa forks at Louisa, KY / Fort Gay, WV |
| Mouth | Ohio River at Catlettsburg, Kentucky, opposite Kenova, West Virginia |
| States | Kentucky, West Virginia |
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Big Sandy River in West Virginia, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Boat ramp (38.413, -82.595) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Yatesville Bait & Tackle, 20.1 mi
Closest bait shops
Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.
- Yatesville Bait & Tackle No phone listed
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Kentucky: Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources ↗
- West Virginia: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources ↗
Facts from Big Sandy River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey