Lakes
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Hardy County
Kimsey Run Lake |
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Lake |
Kimsey Run Lake
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Acres |
60
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Directions |
Kimsey Run Lake is a 60-acre impoundment located adjacent to County Route 14, one mile off U.S. Route 259 at Lost River, in Hardy County.
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Description |
The lake was built in the 1990’s with a maximum depth of 26 feet and an average depth of 10 feet. No camping is allowed and the only facility is a portable toilet provided during the trout stocking season March through May. A concrete boat ramp is available, although electric motors only are allowed. The use of live minnows for bait is prohibited. A rock levee extends over 400-feet into the lake and provides an excellent location for bank anglers.
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Fishery |
Kimsey Run Lake was stocked with fingerling largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish in 1998 and a stocking of adult crappie was made in 1999. Stockings of fingerling tiger musky were made in 1999, 2000, and 2001, as well as a stocking of 9-11" (58) fish in 2002. Another stocking of fingerling catfish was also made in 2000 and bi-weekly stockings of trout began in 1999. Several acres of standing timber remain in the upper lake and it provide a diverse fishing opportunity. A no bass harvest regulation is in effect at this lake.
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National Forest |
National Forest Stamp is not required
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Boating |
Electric motors only
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Camping |
No camping allowed
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Spring Trout |
Stocked once in February and once every two weeks from March through May
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Fall Trout |
Does not receive Fall trout stocking
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Live Minnows |
Live minnows may not be used as bait
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Night Fishing |
Night fishing is allowed
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Map |
[map not currently available]
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Other Site
Information
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Handicapped Access
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