NEP-230-Cook Wild Kentucky: Fishing in Kentucky

By Gregg Rentfrow and Matthew Springer
Published on May. 25, 2022

Kentucky offers some of the best fishing chances around. Among our rolling hills, you will find over 62,000 miles of fishable streams and 40 public lakes. Fishing is fun for all ages, and prime fishing spots can be found yearround across the state. Anglers take to the water each year for fun or food.

NEP-229-Cook Wild Kentucky: Introduction to Wild Game in Kentucky

By Matthew Springer
Published on Mar. 23, 2021

In Kentucky, many people enjoy being outdoors to hunt, fish, and trap. Kentucky is home to a wide range of wildlife with nearly 1,000 kinds of animals. We have the most elk this side of the Mississippi River. You can also find black bear, white-tailed deer, turkey, waterfowl, and bobwhite quail in our state.