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Short Creek

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Kentucky, United States

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Rock bass

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General info

Short Creek is a stream located in Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rock bass and Flathead catfish.

Location

37°08′56.9″N 84°26′7″W
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Fishing regulations at Short 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 Rock bass as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Rock bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

15

Measurement

Total Length
Good

Ambloplites rupestris

Regulations for

37°08′56.9″N 84°26′7″W
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the Short Creek is a stream located in Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°08′56.9″N 84°26′7″W
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