Trout Fishing on Dix River
 Most
of Kentucky's free-flowing brown and rainbow
trout streams are fairly small mountain
creeks. Annual stocking rates range from 200
to 700 fish, depending on the length of the
section managed for rainbow and brown trout
and the amount of quality trout habitat. The
Dix, which is annually stocked with 1,000
brown trout, falls under special
regulations. Through the first two miles of
the river downstream from Dix Dam, only
artificial lures maybe used or possessed,
and a 15-inch minimum size applies to brown
trout. These strict regulations and generous
stocking limits provides the angler a fun
filled day of fishing but also ample
opportunity to harvest a true trophy fish.
Access to the Dix
can add its own challenge. High bluffs and
private lands bound both sides of the river,
eliminating all possible banks access. They
only way to
get to the tail-waters is from the Kentucky
River, by boat.
Canoe Creek Ranch
offers anglers not only the chance to fish
this truly magnificent trout stream, but
also enjoy a breathtaking boat ride through
the towering 300 foot limestone cliffs known
as the Kentucky River Palisades. Home to
several species of animals unique to this
area. Salamanders washed down
 from
Eastern Kentucky on the crests of floods now
dwell high above the river and are found
nowhere else in Central Kentucky. Bobcats
still roam the more remote portions of the
Palisades, and endangered Gary and Indiana
bats, and the rare Keene's bat inhabit caves
along the spectacular cliffs; the only known
breeding colony of Gray bats in the
Bluegrass Region remains in this river
corridor. Great blue herons glide over the
water, kingfishers perch on branches above
the river's edge, and endangered peregrine
falcons, recently introduced, once again
wheel and soar gracefully above the
landscape. As you paddle your way through
this river paradise you will also encounter
300 ft. tall High Bridge one of the biggest
engineering marvels of the late 19th
century.
Come Join us for a
day trip, or stay in one of our beautiful
lodges. Your choice of a rustic log lodge or
our spacious bed and breakfast. Where you
will get the feeling of the old west with
the hospitality of the deep south.
- $300 A day for
1 Person
- $500 A day for
2 People
2 Days Package
Includes - $1000
- 2 days fishing
- 1 night lodging
- Breakfast and
Supper @ the lodge and lunch on the
water.
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