I fish Elkhorn year round. Using Google maps in satellite mode or using Google Earth has helped me with finding access points to alot of fishing areas. If you like the action on Elkhorn, there are several other small creeks and rivers close that are good smallmouth fisheries as well. I have had better luck fishing the areas that don't get the pressure from Canoe Kentucky or around the public ramps but having a free shuttle would really be nice. Both kayaks and canoes work great and there are some good areas to wade fish as well. Be careful if you aren't familiar with the "low head" dams on the creek, they provide some good fishing areas but can be very dangerous. Another thing I learned is to always check the water level before you plan a trip, you can find the information online or give Canoe Kentucky a call.
As far as tackle go I use a lightweight spinning outfit. Grubs, jigs, lizards, worms, cranks, spinners and topwater lures in small sizes have all been productive for me. The creek has a variety of water conditions and fishing structure. For example around Georgetown the creek can be deep with slow moving water close to the public ramps, but then turn to fast moving water with good pools downstream toward the community of Switzer. If you want the better fishing that the creek is known for try to fish the swifter moving water and really concentrate on the riffles and pools above and below them.
I hope this helps you a little and if you have any questions I may be able to help you with p.m. me. One thing about the creek is never overlook the shallow water where you think a fish couldn't possibly be, I am always amazed when I pull a good fish out of water less than a foot deep. I have caught big bass from big water plenty of times, but to me there is nothing better than fighting a "big brown smallie" on light tackle in waste deep water on a small creek or river.
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Originally Posted by stickem charlie
