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Fishtrap Lake State Park

Coordinates: 37°26′06″N 82°25′10″W / 37.43500°N 82.41944°W / 37.43500; -82.41944
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Fishtrap Lake State Park
Fishtrap Lake and dam during a winter storm
Fishtrap Lake State Park is located in Kentucky
Fishtrap Lake State Park
Fishtrap Lake State Park
Location in Kentucky
Fishtrap Lake State Park is located in the United States
Fishtrap Lake State Park
Fishtrap Lake State Park
Location in United States
TypeKentucky state park
LocationPike County, Kentucky[1]
Coordinates37°26′06″N 82°25′10″W / 37.43500°N 82.41944°W / 37.43500; -82.41944
Area300 acres (120 ha)[2]
Created2003
Operated byKentucky Department of Parks
OpenYear-round
WebsiteOfficial website

Fishtrap Lake State Park was a park located southeast of Pikeville, Kentucky in Pike County. The park opened to the public in 2003. Fishtrap Lake, the park's main feature, covers approximately 1,130 acres (460 ha).[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Fishtrap Lake State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Susan Reigler, Pam Spaulding (2009). "Eastern Kentucky Parks". The Complete Guide to Kentucky State Parks. Lexington, Kentucky: The University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 0-8131-9208-0. Retrieved on November 23, 2010
  3. ^ "Fishtrap Lake State Park". Kentucky Department of Parks. Archived from the original on September 5, 2013. Retrieved August 26, 2013.