Elkhorn Creek

[jgj]

I will be staying with a friend in Frankfort the end of April and into May while attending school, I am looking for places around the forks of the Elkhorn to smallmouth fish. It will be catch and release only, just looking to have a little fun. If anyone has any suggestions please post. Thank You.

[Fish story]

Canoe Kentucky has rentals and fish and wildlife site at kdfwr has sites under vpa that are bank access.

[bassman_ky]

Forks of Elkhorn is a great starting point. Then you can go downstream to the Jim Beam factory of head upstream and fish Switzer covered bridge. I have caught quite a few smallmouth in all three places.

[CreekChub]

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[jgj]

Thank you very much. I assure you it will be strictly catch and release. There are too many bluegill and crappie fishing has been too good at Barren this spring to keep a brown fish.

[timmbur22]

Has anyone ever floated what is known as the "whitewater section" of Elkhorn, between Jim Beam and Knight's Bridge? I inquired about float-fishing this section with Canoe Ky and was told it was not only dangerous for a non-whitewater kayaker, but also was hard to fish due to the continuous rapids. I asked if it could be floated at low flow and was told it was even more dangerous when low. I was a bit skeptical of these answers, but maybe I'm wrong since I've never been on the Elkhorn above Knight's Bridge.

I'd like to know more about this section. I guess I'm not 100% convinced I shouldn't try to float fish it in my recreation kayak at a lower flow.

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[jcb]

Has anyone ever floated what is known as the "whitewater section" of Elkhorn, between Jim Beam and Knight's Bridge? I inquired about float-fishing this section with Canoe Ky and was told it was not only dangerous for a non-whitewater kayaker, but also was hard to fish due to the continuous rapids. I asked if it could be floated at low flow and was told it was even more dangerous when low. I was a bit skeptical of these answers, but maybe I'm wrong since I've never been on the Elkhorn above Knight's Bridge.

I'd like to know more about this section. I guess I'm not 100% convinced I shouldn't try to float fish it in my recreation kayak at a lower flow.

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I've waded that stretch more times than I can count. I've canoed it, never kayaked it, and it does have some nice white water. But hard to fish? Dangerous? Not in my experience.

DISCLAIMER TO YOUR RELATIVES: If timmbur22 drowns, I am not an expert on kayak safety and this is only my opinion.

[jcb]

I notice you heard that from Canoe KY. I don't think that stretch is part of their service area. I'm cynical enough to think that may have something to do with their dire warnings...

[Denver1911]

Has anyone ever floated what is known as the "whitewater section" of Elkhorn, between Jim Beam and Knight's Bridge? I inquired about float-fishing this section with Canoe Ky and was told it was not only dangerous for a non-whitewater kayaker, but also was hard to fish due to the continuous rapids. I asked if it could be floated at low flow and was told it was even more dangerous when low. I was a bit skeptical of these answers, but maybe I'm wrong since I've never been on the Elkhorn above Knight's Bridge.

I'd like to know more about this section. I guess I'm not 100% convinced I shouldn't try to float fish it in my recreation kayak at a lower flow.

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I'd love to make an attempt at drowning there with ya.

I've got a Tarpon 100 and think I'd like to try it. Send PM if you wanna do it sometime.

[jcb]

I will say, and I hope this goes without saying, that you should portage around the dam below Jim Beam instead of taking the plunge down...

[fishin-fool]

Forks of Elkhorn is a great starting point. Then you can go downstream to the Jim Beam factory of head upstream and fish Switzer covered bridge. I have caught quite a few smallmouth in all three places.

Fished at Switzer bridge today. I threw just about everything I had and completely struck out. Not even a bluegill. I tried soft plastics, spinners, and a few small crankbaits. Just no luck at all. Very frustrating. I honestly cannot remember the last time I caught a single fish on Elkhorn.

[jcb]

Fished at Switzer bridge today. I threw just about everything I had and completely struck out. Not even a bluegill. I tried soft plastics, spinners, and a few small crankbaits. Just no luck at all. Very frustrating. I honestly cannot remember the last time I caught a single fish on Elkhorn.

Had a great day the first week of this month. Probably caught 25 with a partner, and the biggest was 2+. They're still there.