I have been hankering the same trip. Never did it before but have read and heard that it is a beautiful stretch with some interesting fishing. Was going to do it next week while on vacation with my wife on the back side of a natural bridge trip but opted to take the canoe down red river while we are close.

I have been watching the ky river gauge and I take it that 9' - 10' is normal summer flow at High Bridge. Currently gauge is 10.32' so I would think it is just slightly up from norm. I did find another launch spot for the Dix but it has a restriction. The Pleasant Hill gang has a ferry landing off Shaker Ferry Road which I believe is closer to the mouth of the Dix than above lock 7. You can launch a canoe there no problem but the twist is they close the road down to the river at 5 pm. So if you plan a trip to end prior to closing that could save some paddling...

kc