Guide To Fishing At Dewey Lake

AKA: Dewey Reservoir

Rental boats, a marina, boat launch ramps, lodging, camping and shopping are all close at hand when you visit Dewey Lake, an 1,100-acre lake in eastern Kentucky. Anglers can explore over 50 miles of shoreline by boat, or much of it for fishing from the bank.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Monster muskies draw a lot of the fishing attention, but the lake also has good bass, crappie, hybrid stripers, catfish and sunfish fishing. Jenny Wiley State Resort Park is a great place to headquarter. Bring or rent a canoe or kayak and spend a day enjoying the naturally beauty of this fertile fishery.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, white bass, hybrid striped bass and muskie at Dewey Lake in Kentucky.

Primary fish species residing in Dewey Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Dewey Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Gobel Branch Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Water Gap Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and limited, paved parking.

Jenny Wiley Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Jenny Wiley Drive, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Road Branch Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, west side, off Water Gap Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Stratton Branch Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, southwest side, off Tom Wiley Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Click here for a Kentucky Fishing License.