Kincaid Lake

Boat Ramps: 1
Access Points: 1
Species: 7

Kincaid Lake is a 183-acre reservoir located in Pendleton County, Kentucky, near Falmouth. Owned by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and impounded in the early 1960s, this scenic lake has developed into one of Kentucky's premier bass fishing destinations due to its exceptional water quality and proximity to Northern Kentucky. The lake is situated within Kincaid Lake State Park, offering a picturesque setting surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills. Created by impounding Kincaid Creek, a branch of the Licking River, Kincaid Lake sits at an elevation of 604 feet and provides diverse fishing environments including still waters, hidden coves, and varied aquatic vegetation that make it attractive to both novice and experienced anglers.

Kentucky licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Kincaid Lake and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Flathead Catfish

Pylodictis olivaris

Green Sunfish

Lepomis cyanellus

White Crappie

Pomoxis annularis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Kincaid Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Kincaid Lake State Park Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp

Know where you can legally fish on Kincaid Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Kentucky licenses and regulations

Kentucky Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Kentucky Fishing License

All persons must fill out and carry the proper license and permit to fish any Kentucky waters except residents and nonresidents age 15 and younger.

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Kentucky Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Kentucky Stream Access Laws

Public usage is limited to larger waterways with more permanent commerce and transportation. The public right to navigation includes boating, fishing, swimming, temporary anchorage and incidental use of the riverbed, regardless of streambed ownership.

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Take Kincaid Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Kincaid Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Kincaid Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.