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Leatherwood Creek

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Kentucky, United States

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Leatherwood Creek fishing reports

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Bluegill

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Muskellunge

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Spotted bass

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Bluegill

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Muskellunge

36 in · 18 lb

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Muskellunge

35 in · 5 lb 2 oz

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General info

Leatherwood Creek is a stream located in Menifee County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Muskellunge, Bluegill, and Largemouth bass.

Location

38°02′6″N 83°33′55.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Leatherwood Creek, KY

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 Muskellunge as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Muskellunge

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Min size

30"

Measurement

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Regulations for

38°02′6″N 83°33′55.3″W
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FAQ about Leatherwood Creek fishing

the Leatherwood Creek is a stream located in Menifee County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°02′6″N 83°33′55.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Leatherwood Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Leatherwood Creek are:
  • Muskellunge - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Largemouth bass - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
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