Top fish species at Powell Creek

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

16 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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General info

Powell Creek is a stream located in Pike County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

37°24′18.5″N 82°23′56.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Powell 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 Largemouth bass as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth 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.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

37°24′18.5″N 82°23′56.2″W
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Cities nearby

Elkhorn City

6.4 miles away

Pikeville

8.7 miles away

Breaks

9.9 miles away

Virgie

11.3 miles away

Big Rock

12.1 miles away

Coal Run Village

12.6 miles away

Haysi

14.4 miles away

Phelps

14.9 miles away

Betsy Layne

16.2 miles away

Belfry

16.4 miles away

Freeburn

17.4 miles away

Clintwood

17.9 miles away

Wheelwright

18.1 miles away

McDowell

18.8 miles away

Grundy

18.8 miles away

South Williamson

18.8 miles away

McCarr

19.3 miles away

Matewan

19.7 miles away

McRoberts

19.9 miles away

Vansant

20.3 miles away

Red Jacket

22.3 miles away

Pound

22.4 miles away

Mayking

27.8 miles away

Dante

30.0 miles away

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FAQ about Powell Creek fishing

the Powell Creek is a stream located in Pike County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°24′18.5″N 82°23′56.2″W
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