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The Levisa Fork begins in Virginia before entering Eastern Kentucky and flows west until it reaches Fishtrap Lake. Upon leaving the lake, Levisa Fork receives water from the Russell Fork along with releases from Fishtrap Dam, creating great flows year-round. The Levisa Fork runs through the communities of Pikeville, Prestonsburg, Paintsville, and Louisa, where it meets the Tug Fork and forms the Big Sandy River. The Levisa Fork is relatively broad throughout most of its reach and holds various riffles and shoals as it flows through Eastern Kentucky. There is also an abundance of woody debris throughout the river, creating excellent fishing opportunities for smallmouth bass, spotted bass, rock bass, and channel catfish.
Links to detailed ramp information
*These ratings are only recommendations. Skill and experience will dictate the level appropriate for each angler.
U.S. Geological Survey
(Provides real-time stream flows on rivers and streams around the state.)
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Additional Information and Directions
A gravel and dirt access ramp is located five and a half miles south of Pikeville, just off US-23 South behind Jubilee Christian Assembly. Parking near the ramp is limited. There is parking available at Jubilee Christian Assembly; please ask permission from the church before parking in the paved lot. There are no other amenities available at this ramp. Please be mindful of the property and properly dispose of any trash in a proper trash receptacle, or take it out with you when you leave. This site is best suited for john boats, canoes, and kayaks.
This gravel access ramp is located on the west side of Pikeville, Kentucky, under the Cedar Creek Road bridge. The turnoff to access this ramp is between Exit 24 and US-23 South. A large gravel parking lot is located at the top of the ramp; however, there are no other amenities available at this site. This site is suitable for john boats, canoes, and kayaks. Bank and wading fishing is limited at this site because the land surrounding the ramp is either privately owned or extremely steep and rocky.
This single-lane concrete ramp is located on the north side of Pikeville, Kentucky, directly behind Texas Roadhouse. A large paved parking area is available at the ramp site, along with picnic tables and a portable bathroom. This site is suitable for john boats, canoes, and kayaks. Bank and wading fishing is limited at this site because the land surrounding the ramp is either privately owned or covered in thick vegetation.
This single-lane concrete ramp is located in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, directly behind Billy Ray's Restaurant just off North Front Street. A large paved parking area for more than 20 vehicles is available at the top of the ramp; however, there are no other amenities available at this site. This site is suitable for john boats, canoes, and kayaks. Bank and wading fishing is limited to the area surrounding the ramp.
This new single-lane paved ramp is located at the south end of the Paintsville-Prestonsburg-Combs Air Field directly off KY-321. Trash cans and a large paved parking area for around 10 vehicles are located at the top of the ramp. However, no other amenities are available at this site. This site is best suited for john boats, canoes, and kayaks.
This single-lane concrete boat ramp is located in Paintsville, Kentucky, just off River Road next to Paintsville Water Plant. A large paved parking area with easy walk-down access to the riverside is located at the top of the ramp. However, no other amenities are available at this site. This site is best suited for john boats, canoes, and kayaks.
Stream Fishing Tips and Tactics
The following length frequencies are representative of the top species sampled in Levisa Fork in 2017.
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