Herrington Lake / Kentucky River

Herrington Lake, filled in the spring of 1925, was Kentucky’s first large-scale impoundment and boasts of producing some of the finest reservoir fishing the state has ever known. Great fishing is abundant and the well-stocked lake contains bluegill, catfish, crappie, hybrid striped bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass & white bass. The 3600 acre lake is the perfect playground for many outdoor and recreational sports.

Herrington Lake Conservation League, an all volunteer organization, was formed to restore the natural beauty and to improve the environmental health of the lake.

CANE RUN FISHING CAMP & MARINA
KY Hwy. 152
326 Cane Run Camp Road
859-748-5487

May - October, 9AM-9PM; November – April, 9 AM – 6 PM

Covered slips, boat launch, bait shop. 

RENTALS:  Fishing boats, 5hp; lockers.  

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Chimney Rock Marina
KY Hwy. 152
250 Chimney Rock Road
859-748-7625

April – November

Covered slips, boat launch, electric/water hook-ups, store, bait shop, restaurant .

Rentals: Jon Boats, Paddleboats, Pontoons--24ft/60HP

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Pandora Marina/Marine Works
KY Hwy. 152
#1Pandora Cove
859-748-9121

April - October

Open/covered slips, boat launch, electric/water hook-ups, central water, dump station, store/bait shop, snack bar/restaurant.

Rentals: Fishing Boats--9.9HP; Pontoons--24ft/50HP

Full service/boat repair

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Royalty's Fishing Camp and Marina
940 Norman's Camp Road
859-748-5459

April – October

Open/covered slips, boat launch, electric/water hook-ups, store/bait shop, snack bar, pump out station available for houseboats/housefloats.

Rentals: Large and small cottages available. Cabins--1 large/1 small rustic cabin.
Fishing Boats--6HP; Pontoons--28ft/50HP

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Kentucky River

The Kentucky River forms the eastern boundary of Mercer County and the scenery located in this stretch of navigable waterway is admitted to be among the most picturesque in the nation. The most notable features are the massive palisades, the grand limestone cliffs that rise above the river. Kentucky River Boating Guide describes numerous historic sites identified by numbered signs placed along the banks.

Cummins Ferry Resort, Campground & Marina
KY Hwy. 1988
2558 Cummins Ferry Road
859-865-2003

Open year-round with gated entry. 100’ drive-thru’s, riverfront sites. Tent camping available. 20/30/50 amp. electric/water/sewage hookups, dump station, playground, convenience/bait store, laundry, showers, pool, pavilion. New camping cabins coming soon.  

MARINA SEASON: Mar.-Nov. Open/covered slips, boat launch, electric/water hookups, convenience/bait store, gas, dump station.

RENTALS: Canoes, Paddleboats.

Palisades Adventures
6716½ Lexington Road, (US Hwy. 68E)
859-612-8826     

Open Spring – Fall  (By reservation only.) 

Enjoy breathtaking scenery on the Kentucky River and marvel at the majestic palisades as you explore between Locks 6 & 7.  This pool is home to the Dix River, which boasts world-class trout fishing.

Rentals:      Kayak or Canoe