Lake Linville is a

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Facilities

Facilities include a launching ramp, boat dock, campground, splash pad and parking area. Boats, live bait, and tackle are available.

Fishery

Species in the lake include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, white crappie, hybrid bass, channel catfish, bluegill, longear sunfish, carp, yellow Bullhead, and snail like monsters.

References

External links

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Linville Linville Protected areas of Rockcastle County, Kentucky Bodies of water of Rockcastle County, Kentucky {{RockcastleCountyKY-geo-stub