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Largemouth bass

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Common carp

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General info

Trace Creek is a stream located in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common carp and Largemouth bass.

Location

38°19′39.9″N 82°43′28.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Trace 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 Common carp as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Common carp

Seasons

Open
No bag limit. No size limit. No closed season.
Poor

Cyprinus carpio

Regulations for

38°19′39.9″N 82°43′28.6″W
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Cities nearby

Cannonsburg

3.9 miles away

Catlettsburg

9.1 miles away

Prichard

9.1 miles away

Kenova

9.3 miles away

Ashland

10.1 miles away

South Point

10.2 miles away

Ceredo

10.4 miles away

Grayson

11.5 miles away

Bellefonte

11.7 miles away

Burlington

12.1 miles away

Coal Grove

12.6 miles away

Flatwoods

13.4 miles away

Ironton

14.4 miles away

Raceland

14.5 miles away

Lavalette

15.0 miles away

Fort Gay

16.0 miles away

Hanging Rock

16.0 miles away

Louisa

16.3 miles away

Chesapeake

16.5 miles away

Greenup

16.7 miles away

Huntington

16.7 miles away

Wayne

16.8 miles away

Proctorville

20.1 miles away

Franklin Furnace

20.6 miles away

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FAQ about Trace Creek fishing

the Trace Creek is a stream located in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°19′39.9″N 82°43′28.6″W
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