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Floyds Fork is a tributary of the Salt River that begins in Henry County and flows through eastern Jefferson County. Public access can be found in the Parklands of Floyds Fork located in central Kentucky just east of Louisville were the river makes its way south to its confluence with Salt River. It provides recreational anglers the opportunity to fish for rainbow trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass, as well as rock bass. The Parklands of Floyds Fork not only provides outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to fish, but there are multiple access sites for canoeing and kayaking on Floyds Fork as well.
U.S. Geological Survey(Provides real time stream flows on rivers and stream around the state)Current Stream Levels On Floyds Fork near Fisherville
North Beckley Canoe Access: (Additional Information/Directions)
A gravel/dirt access can be found just below Anglers Lake in the Beckley Creek Park area just off US 60. Turn down the paved road adjacent from Anglers Lake and a large, paved parking lot is available relatively close to Floyds Fork which makes for easy loading and unloading of paddle craft. Restrooms are available near the paved parking lot area and this site is suitable for canoe, kayaks and wading.
Creekside Canoe Access: (Additional Information/Directions)
A carry down access of concrete steps can be found nestled behind the Creekside Center in The Parklands of Floyds Fork. There is a paved drive that goes to the access for loading and unloading paddle craft. Amenities nearby are an information center and restrooms, picnic area, large paved parking area and a play/spray ground as well. This site is suitable for canoe, kayak and bank fishing.
Fisherville Canoe Access: (Additional Information/Directions)
The Fisherville canoe access is situated just off route 155 on Old Taylorsville Road where a gravel/dirt access is located on Floyds Fork. Paved parking is available, and vehicles can be driven somewhat close to the stream for easy loading and unloading of paddle craft. This site is suitable for canoes, kayaks and wading. No other amenities are available at this location.
Cane Run Canoe Access: (Additional Information/Directions)
Just off Echo Trail, a long-paved drive leads to a large parking area were there is access to Floyds Fork. Follow the gravel path from the parking area down to a gravel/dirt access into the stream. This site is suitable for canoe, kayak and wading. There are no other amenities at this location.
Seaton Valley Paddling Access: (Additional Information/Directions)
A carry down access of concrete steps can be found at the entrance of Turkey Run Park in The Parklands of Floyds Fork. There is a paved drive that goes to the access for loading and unloading paddle craft. Amenities nearby are a large paved parking area and restrooms as well. This site is suitable for canoe, kayak and wading.
Broad Run Valley Paddling Access: (Additional Information/Directions)
A carry down access of concrete steps can be found at the end of Fairmount Road in The Parklands of Floyds Fork. There is a paved drive that goes directly to the access for easy loading and unloading paddle craft. Amenities nearby are a paved parking area and restrooms. This site is suitable for canoe, kayak and wading.
Cliffside Paddling Access: (Additional Information/Directions)
A carry down access of concrete steps can be found just off Broad Run Park Road in The Parklands of Floyds Fork. There is a paved drive that goes directly to the access for easy loading and unloading paddle craft. The amenities nearby are restrooms and play/spray grounds which are located at the Cliffside Center less than a mile from the paddling access. This site is suitable for canoe and kayaks.
The following length frequencies are representative of 2 species sampled at two access sites in Floyds Fork.