No boat

[KYHorseflys]

I don't own a boat and don't know anyone that does. As much reading and watching as I've done, I've seen very little, in fact nothing about fishing from the shore, other than, good luck getting to a good spot and better luck catching much. Does anyone here have good suggestions on fishing w/o a boat and good spots for it (especially on anything within two hours of Louisville, which would be most of our fine state)? Thanks!

[bladesj]

Fishin without a boat: Before I went and bought a boat, I spent alot of my time a Floyds Fork off Billtown road. Parking is limited on the side of the road, but I would always catch fish. There are so many different species in that creek. I have caught most of them (and released) there was one day that I even seen a garr pass by when the water was higher than normal. You can fish the banks, wade in the water, sit under shade trees, hide under the bridge during the rain. The last time I was there I had a dead bluegill in my line and after sitting 20+ minutes, something hit it like a freight train and and did not stop unit my 20 pd line ran out. Of course I have not been there in 2 years, but it is an awesome place. Especially for bluegill.

[BardstownFish]

i have fished Floyds Fork out around Taylorville road and South Pope Lick (by the train trestle) good fishin, no whoppers but as mentioned above lots of variety.

[leo237ret]

I have the boat and the vehicle to tow it with I am a retired police officer with bad vision I can not drive the boat to the water I have been fishing with Doug onemorecast but he has a job and can not go as often as I like If you wish my email is [email protected]

[KYHorseflys]

Thanks for the invite! Are you close to Louisville?

Honestly, thanks to everyone for the invites! It's been pleasntly surprising how many folks have offered! Also for the good info on fishin' without a boat... I appreciate it all!

I'll be in touch with everyone soon.

Thanks again!

[leo237ret]

I live in south east Louisville Off of Old shep between fernvalley and outerloop
email [email protected]
home phone 74203084
I am retired I can go most anytime River lakes Ky or Indiana
steve williams

[ukbassman]

leo,
I am a UK student without a boat, and I would love to drive our ride to the lake. I would also be happy to split gas costs. I love to fish, but because of a college budget I am limited on what I can do. Can't afford a boat just yet, but have planty of tourney experience and plenty at running the boat too. I am always looking for a ride so email me at [email protected]
UKbassman
UK Bass Fishing Team

[crazyfishinnut]

leo me and you be tight if you lived closer
Rodney
Tight lines
NEVER DRIVE FASTER THAN YOUR ANGEL CAN FLY !!!

[SSKY]

Below wolf creek dam, You will need some waders, and the best place to fish is where the hatchery stream goes into the river at the end of the campground Big trout in the fall, big stripers in late summer when it is really hot in the dark. The only problem with it is you cannot fish that long when the turbines kick in. Do not worry about a dam break that is a cry wolf to get more money. political stuff.

[SSKY]

Also, Rock Creek in Mcreary Co.(a little further drive) Is fun to fly fish for stocker trout and the whole creek has very good access with the road running most of the way next to the creek. No trophy fish my best there ever was 20 inches but great fun if you like hunting trout in a creek.

[sparrow75]

Jump in a creek and start fishing...always a good time and a good place to start experimenting with diffent lures. I'm from Richmond area, so unfourtantely I don't know any specific creeks around Louisville, but I'm sure someone on here knows of a few. I you want to start creek fishing, I would invest 15$ in a KY Gazateer (map) and start looking for access to creeks. Good luck.

[zx150]

If you live in Louisville there are a few places to bank fish. I have not done it in years so I can't advise how good the fishing is. Long Run park has a nice big pond with lots of bank fishing, fishermans park in J-Town has I think ponds they used to let you fish at Cherokee Golf Course and there are several ponds on Shelbyville road it is kind of accross from Vallaha Golf Course. Hope this helps your fishing. If you need more help give me an email [email protected]