Big Sandy River
A short, navigable border river that marks the Kentucky-West Virginia line for its entire run from Louisa and Fort Gay north to the Ohio River at Catlettsburg.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Big Sandy River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 29 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Joining of the Tug and Levisa forks at Louisa, KY / Fort Gay, WV |
| Mouth | Ohio River at Catlettsburg, Kentucky, opposite Kenova, West Virginia |
| States | Kentucky, West Virginia |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Big Sandy River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Big Sandy River in Kentucky ↗ · Bait shops near the Big Sandy River in Kentucky ↗
- Boat ramps on the Big Sandy River in West Virginia ↗ · Bait shops near the Big Sandy River in West Virginia ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Kentucky: Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources ↗
- West Virginia: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources ↗
Facts from Big Sandy River (Wikipedia) ↗