Top fish species at Stepstone Creek

Striped bass
Striped bass
Longnose gar
Longnose gar
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General info

Stepstone Creek is a stream located in Pendleton County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass and Longnose gar.

Location

38°50′3.1″N 84°16′3.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Stepstone 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 Striped bass as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Possession limit no more than 10 striped bass.

Check the "Special Regula​tions​​" section of the fishing and boating guide for site specific regulations.

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Regulations for

38°50′3.1″N 84°16′3.2″W
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FAQ about Stepstone Creek fishing

the Stepstone Creek is a stream located in Pendleton County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°50′3.1″N 84°16′3.2″W
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