reservoir in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky's easternmost major reservoir, Fishtrap Lake on the Levisa Fork holds largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye and catfish in a steep, mountain-rimmed valley. Located in a Levisa Fork impoundment southeast of Pikeville in far eastern Kentucky.
Fishtrap Lake is a reservoir in Kentucky, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Fishtrap Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Walleye, and White Crappie. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Fishtrap Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Fishtrap Lake. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Fishtrap Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Fishtrap Lake:
Anglers at Fishtrap Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Walleye, and White Crappie. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Fishtrap Lake before you cast a line.
Fishtrap Lake is a reservoir in Kentucky, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.