Rolex Lake at the Kentucky Horse Park is the newest addition to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ Fishing in Neighborhoods (FINs) program.
Kentucky has 40 specially-stocked FINs lakes open to the public in 25 counties to provide more fishing opportunities near major population centers. The aim of the program is to create quality fishing opportunities near cities of all sizes throughout the state.
Rolex is a 5.6-acre lake located near Interstate 75 in Fayette County.
Dane Balsman, coordinator of the FINs program for the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, said anglers won’t have long to wait.
“We will stock 1,250 trout ranging from 9 to 11 inches next week in the lake, weather permitting,” he said.
The Fisheries Division will also stock 1,100 catfish per month in March, April, May and August in the lake. “The catfish are keeper-sized and average about a pound each,” Balsman said.
Fisheries personnel will add 2,500 trout to the lake in November.
FINs lakes have special regulations due to the fishing pressure on them. Anglers may keep up to five trout, four catfish and 15 sunfish a day. FINs lakes anglers may also keep one largemouth bass as long as it exceeds 15 inches. Unless exempt, anglers must have a valid fishing license to fish in a FINs lake.
Those who keep trout must have a valid Kentucky trout permit in addition to their valid Kentucky fishing license. Permits and licenses are available where sporting goods are sold, or may be purchased online at www.fw.ky.gov.
Anglers will not be charged admission to the park unless they wish to visit the attractions. The Kentucky Horse Park does charge a $5 per vehicle parking fee from March 15 through Nov. 1. Parking is free outside of those dates except for special events.
For more information about the FINs lakes program, consult the 2016 Kentucky Sport Fishing and Boating Guide, available free wherever fishing licenses are sold. Maps and directions to all FINs lakes are available online at www.fw.ky.gov.
From F&W Communications