You should drop or cast the bait and use the countdown method to determine at what depth the trout are holding. Once you find the right depth, you can usually boat a limit in short order.

BROOK TROUT
Kentucky has a limited number of brook trout. There are a total of four streams with brook trout present, and these four waters are subject to catch-and-release fishing the year around. These streams may be fished only with artificial flies and lures with a single hook. The streams are Dog Fork and Parched Corn Creek in Wolfe County, along with portions of Poor Fork in Letcher County and Shillalah Creek in Bell County.

Kentucky no longer produces a separate trout-fishing regulation booklet. All of the information on trout stocking locations and regulations are now incorporated into the general fishing publication.

Anglers can pick up a copy of the 2007 Kentucky Sport Fishing & Boating Guide wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold. Additionally, you can request one from the KDFWR by calling 1-800-858-1549. Anglers may also consult the state's Web site at FW.KY.gov