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Fishing in Elk Creek, KY

Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Elk Creek

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Blue catfish
Blue catfish

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Bluegill

McNeely Lake

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Warmouth

Lancassange Creek

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Largemouth bass

Lancassange Creek

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Largemouth bass

Lancassange Creek

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Largemouth bass

Lancassange Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Floyds Fork

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Largemouth bass

Thurman Hutchins Park Pond

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Largemouth bass

Chapel Lake

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Black crappie

Beaver Lake

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Flathead catfish

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About Elk Creek fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Elk Creek, Kentucky. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 8,915 catches for Largemouth bass, 2,284 catches for Bluegill, and 1,559 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Elk Creek

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Kentucky can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

6

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

Check "Special Regula​tions​​" for site specific regulations.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

38°07′1.2″N 85°22′19.9″W
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FAQ about Elk Creek fishing

Anglers in Elk Creek, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Taylorsville Lake, Floyds Fork, Salt River, Guist Creek Lake, and Long Lick Creek.
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