Recreation area

Long Bend Fishing Site

Daniel Boone National Forest · Kentucky — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Long Bend is a fishing site located on Laurel River Lake. Laurel River Lake is located on London Ranger District and features 5,600 acres of clear, deep water and nearly 200 miles of tree-lined shore. The quiet coves and cliff-lined shores offer relaxation and quiet reflection, as well as boating, fishing, skiing and scuba diving in one of the deepest and cleanest lakes in Kentucky. Fishing for black bass, rainbow trout, walleye, crappie, blue gill and catfish is excellent. Night fishing for trout is also popular during the summer months.

Getting there

From I-75, at London Exit 38, turn west on KY 192, go 14.2 miles, then turn south (left) on KY 1193, go 3 miles. Turn onto Forest Road 611A and follow to parking area.

Activities

  • FISHING

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