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Fishing regulations at Elk Creek, KY
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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 Brook trout as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Catch and release only except for the Cumberland River downstream of Wolf Creek Dam and the upper section of Hatchery Creek.
See "Special Regulations" for more information.
Salvelinus fontinalis, brookie, coaster, speckled trout
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FAQ about Elk Creek fishing
- Brook trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @jonathonruiz reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @aoliver6722 reported a nice Brook trout.
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