Dix River
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The Dix River is a tributary of the Kentucky River, approximately 77 mi (124 km) long, in central Kentucky in the United States.
It begins in western Rockcastle County, approximately 5 mi (8 km) west of Mount Vernon. It flows generally northwest, in a tight meandering course, passing north of Stanford and east of Danville. Northwest of Danville it is impounded to form the Herrington Lake reservoir. The river then flows approximately 2 mi before joining the Kentucky River near High Bridge, approximately 20 mi (32 km) southwest of Lexington, in the region of the Kentucky River Palisades.
The watershed of the river is largely agricultural land, with undulating hills over a bed of limestone. The river is a popular destination for fly fishing, in particular for varieties of bass. Recreational kayakers and canoeists can rarely be found on this river for tame day trips. Water levels are Class I+ with possible mild class II.
