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Elkhorn Creek fishing reports

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Smallmouth bass

9 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Elkhorn Creek is a stream located in Pike County, Kentucky, United States. It is also intersecting with Letcher County, Kentucky. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass and Brown trout.

Location

37°14′7.8″N 82°31′24.2″W
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When are Brown trout biting on Elkhorn Creek?

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

Smallmouth 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.

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Regulations for

37°14′7.8″N 82°31′24.2″W
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Cities nearby

Clintwood

6.9 miles away

Virgie

7.4 miles away

McRoberts

8.1 miles away

Pound

8.9 miles away

Elkhorn City

11.1 miles away

Haysi

12.7 miles away

Wheelwright

12.9 miles away

Breaks

14.3 miles away

Mayking

15.4 miles away

Pikeville

16.9 miles away

Wise

18.2 miles away

McDowell

19.3 miles away

Big Rock

20.1 miles away

Coeburn

20.3 miles away

Pippa Passes

20.4 miles away

Tacoma

20.7 miles away

Dante

21.7 miles away

Dunbar

21.9 miles away

Vansant

23.5 miles away

Grundy

23.5 miles away

Stonega

24.5 miles away

Castlewood

27.9 miles away

Big Stone Gap

29.3 miles away

Lebanon

33.8 miles away

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FAQ about Elkhorn Creek fishing

the Elkhorn Creek is a stream located in Pike County, Kentucky, United States. It is also intersecting with Letcher County, Kentucky. Its coordinates are:
37°14′7.8″N 82°31′24.2″W
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