Kentucky Fish and Wildlife to host series of public meetings for input on potential amendments to boat dock, shoreline use regulations

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 27, 2026) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources regulates boat docks and shoreline uses around several state-owned lakes through a permit system.

Department officials are planning to recommend amending these permit regulations and will hold a series of public meetings to explain the current system and seek public input on potential changes.

The first of these public meetings concerns Boltz, Bullock Pen, Corinth and Kincaid lakes in northern Kentucky. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30-8 p.m. (EST) Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at Revive Church, 2020 Taft Highway, Dry Ridge. Those with property interests in the area, or users of these lakes, are encouraged to participate.

Boltz and Corinth lakes are in Grant County. Bullock Pen straddles the Boone/Grant County line. Kincaid Lake is in Pendleton County.

The regulation for discussion is 301 KAR 1:016, which governs boat docks and shoreline use activities at the subject lakes. A Guide for Construction on KDFWR Lakes and Land Buffer Areas is a summarization of the regulations in a more user-friendly format and can be found on the Access Structure and Private Boat Docks - Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife webpage on the department’s website (fw.ky.gov). Final recommendations incorporating public input will be presented to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission at a future meeting for further action.

Those unable to attend public meetings may still provide comments to the Boat Dock/Shoreline Use Working Group. Written comments may be directed to “Boat Dock/Shoreline Use Public Comment” at Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort, KY 40601, or by email with “Boat Dock/Shoreline Use Public Comment” in the subject line to fwboatdocks@ky.gov. Please send public comments to arrive by Friday, March 6.

Commenters should include their first and last name, county and state of residence, and organization represented with position held in the organization, if applicable.

Future meetings are planned for Beaver, Elmer Davis and Guist Creek lakes; Carpenter and Kin​gfisher lakes; and Lake Malone. Dates and locations will be announced.