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Closed due to high water and localized flooding.
Recreation Region: Cave Run Lake

Muskie Bend Fishing Site

Muskie Bend Fishing Site is located off of KY 801 and provides direct, shoreline fishing access to Cave Run Lake. The site also serves as the trailhead for nearby Muskie Bend Trail #1210.

General Information

Open year-round

Open dawn to dusk

No Fees are required for this site.

Cumberland District Office and Visitor Center portal sign

Address: 2375 KY 801 South Morehead, KY 40351
Phone: 606-784-6428
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.0897877

Longitude: -83.48908206

Directions

From I-64, take exit 133 (Farmers Sharkey) and go south on KY 801. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 1286 (Muskie Bend Road). From KY 801 in Farmers, go six miles then turn right onto Forest Service Road 1286 (Muskie Bend Road).

Parking

Parking is available at the parking area. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 14th, 2025