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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Looking for some family fun close to home this weekend? Grab a line and a pole, and head for the nearest fishing hole!
“Kentucky is blessed with plenty of pay lakes that raise fish in the highest standards of water quality, stock quality and food sources,” Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer said. “Enjoy some family fun catching fish, eat some healthy food and help Kentucky’s fish farmers, all at the same time.”
“What many people don’t realize is pay lakes are aquaculture, which is agriculture,” said Angela Caporelli, aquaculture coordinator and marketing specialist for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. “What better way to get the kids out of the house and away from computer games than taking them fishing?”
There are 140 licensed pay lakes in Kentucky. To find one near you, go to www.kyagr.com and select “Aquaculture” on the pull-down menu, then click on “Links to Pay Lakes.” Call each lake to inquire about events and tournaments occurring this summer.
Some lakes to choose from in different regions of the state include:
- In central Kentucky, Chapel Springs Farm in Harrodsburg. Call (859) 613-3223.
- In western Kentucky, G-Pa’s Pay Lake and Deli in Scottsville. Call (270) 618-4727.In northern Kentucky, Chap’s Lake in Florence. Call (859) 371-9358.
- In eastern Kentucky, Lakewood Lake in Catlettsburg. Call (606) 739-0131.
If you decide to go fishing, don’t forget to buy a license. You can do that online at the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ Web site. Go to www.kdfwr.state.ky.us and click on the yellow “Purchase Licenses Here” icon.
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