Brook Trout stocking in Parched Corn Creek was a success today! Thank you to the volunteers who helped hike the trout down to the stream. We couldn’t do this without you!

Thank you to Representative Wesley, the U.S. Army and National Guard, and all volunteers for your assistance with stocking Swift Camp Creek! East Fork Indian Creek and Middle Fork of the Red River were also stocked with rainbow trout this week.

Great Outdoors News - Hellbender Restoration In conjunction with Purdue University researchers, our staff collected hellbender egg masses in Ky. streams to raise them in a lab environment. This increased the survival of the hellbender young by 50 times what is observed in the wild.

Two new - SLOW IDLE SPEED - buoys are placed at Lake Carnico. Friendly reminder that the no wake / idle speed only regulation applies to the entire lake.

You cannot beat a beautiful morning on the water! Can you tell which lake we were on today?

Here's the forecast: 100 percent chance of #trout showers beginning Nov. 15. Yep, it's time for Troutapalooza again! We're giving thousands of rainbows a bath throughout the state. Click here for the intel: fw.ky.gov/Fish/Pages/Mon…

Our Field to Fork program staff, in partnership with @universityofkentucky, have cooked up more than 30 Cook Wild Kentucky recipes. Inspiration for what to do with the game or fish that you harvested and brought home is just a click away. bit.ly/3Uep3iY #PlanEatMove

Two new buoys have been placed by the dam at Lake Reba.

Scott Creek Boat Ramp at Cave Run Lake closed for the rest of 2022. Follow their link to find alternative ramps. m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

It's National Take a Hike Day! Pack the boots, trail mix, & water because Nov. 17 is a day that encourages hikers from across KY & the rest of the nation to get outside, enjoy some scenery & exercise. Find a trail at parks.ky.gov/things_to_do/t…. #kystateparks

The department is hosting meetings this week to nominate candidates in four districts to serve as representatives on the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission. Today 2nd District; 7:30 p.m. CT in Bowling Green 8th District; 7:30 p.m. ET in Morehead bit.ly/3XDg6Sf

Just a heads up - lots of box stores discount their live trees right before the holiday. This is a great opportunity for some cheap, easy, and natural habitat for your farm ponds! 🌲🌲🌲

Help improve Kentucky’s fisheries by donating your natural Christmas tree to our "Christmas for the Fishes" tree recycling program. Details: bit.ly/3hVoMU3 Drop-off locations: bit.ly/2Gy78lU

There are several new fishing regulations in 2023 for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, trout, catfish & muskellunge. Checkout the link for these regulation changes. fw.ky.gov/News/Pages/Fis…

The department recently welcomed new additions to its Law Enforcement Division to assist conservation officers across Kentucky. Three Labrador Retrievers have joined the division as its new K-9 service dogs. Details: bit.ly/3Z9Mahq

.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released its fee free days for 2023, see you out there! Jan. 16: MLK Day Feb. 20: President's Day June 19: Juneteenth Aug. 4: Great American Outdoors Act Sept. 23: National Public Lands Day Oct. 8: National Refuge Week Nov. 11: Veteran's Day

Shout out to the Fleming County FFA Chapter for donating the trees from their fundraiser! 🌲

Started the process of Muskie work this week…. Got to meet this Cave Run fish.

Want a chance to win a fishing kayak plus other great prizes?  It's simple to enter...take someone fishing who has never purchased a license or hasn’t bought a license in the last 3 years.  Click here for complete rules bit.ly/364SU9k.  Contest ends 8/31/23. Good luck!