Fishing in Elkhorn City, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Elkhorn City, Kentucky?

Anglers in Elkhorn City , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Levisa Fork , Fishtrap Lake , Pikeville Pond , Russell Fork , John W. Flannagan Reservoir .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Elkhorn City?

Most commonly caught species around Elkhorn City , KY : Largemouth bass - 1,599 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 699 reported catches Hybrid striped bass - 245 reported catches Channel catfish - 234 reported catches Bluegill - 217 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Elkhorn City fishing reports?

The latest Elkhorn City , KY fishing reports are: @trentonhill5357 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Johns Creek . @michaelblair3464 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Levisa Fork . @michaelblair3464 reported a nice Channel catfish at Levisa Fork . @lawson.cory reported a nice Common carp at Levisa Fork . @gibsonroman reported a nice Bluegill at Lick Creek . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Elkhorn City?

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Elkhorn City

Latest Elkhorn City fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Johns Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Levisa Fork

20 in · 4 lb 5 oz

Channel catfish

Levisa Fork

12 in · 1 lb

Common carp

Levisa Fork

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Bluegill

Lick Creek

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Smallmouth bass

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Black crappie

Pikeville Pond

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Largemouth bass

UVA Wise Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

Levisa Fork

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Fishing regulations in Elkhorn City

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 June 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

Check "Special Regulations" for site specific regulations.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

37°19′12.7″N 82°21′7.9″W

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FAQ about Elkhorn City fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Elkhorn City, Kentucky?

Anglers in Elkhorn City, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Levisa Fork, Fishtrap Lake, Pikeville Pond, Russell Fork, and John W. Flannagan Reservoir.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Elkhorn City?

Most commonly caught species around Elkhorn City, KY:

Largemouth bass - 1,599 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 699 reported catches
Hybrid striped bass - 245 reported catches
Channel catfish - 234 reported catches
Bluegill - 217 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Elkhorn City fishing reports?

The latest Elkhorn City, KY fishing reports are:

@trentonhill5357 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Johns Creek.
@michaelblair3464 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Levisa Fork.
@michaelblair3464 reported a nice Channel catfish at Levisa Fork.
@lawson.cory reported a nice Common carp at Levisa Fork.
@gibsonroman reported a nice Bluegill at Lick Creek.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Elkhorn City?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Elkhorn City, KY. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: