Fishing Point

Facility · Kentucky ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Daniel Boone National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1,034 ft
Elevation

Fishing Point is a popular fishing area is located off of Forest Service Road 611B near the Laurel River Lake dam. A paved trail along the lake provides anglers an opportunity to fish from the shore.

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Getting there

36.96877, -84.26487 · 36°58'7.6"N 84°15'53.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F455058697784868680705849
Low °F273036455462666558453630
Precip in3.94.04.64.75.05.15.24.03.53.33.54.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Fishing Point

Can you reserve a site at Fishing Point?
No. Fishing Point is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Fishing Point

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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