Where to fish near Lexington/Georgetown

[TCMiller3]

I am looking for some places to fish around the Lexington, Georgetown, Frankfort area, I don't mind traveling a little further. I have heard great things about Elkhorn Creek but don't know where good spots are for either bank fishing or wading. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris

[bassman_ky]

Elkhorn is a great place to fish. Switzer covered bridge and the Jim Beam factory are two good access places. I've had some great days fishing both areas. Both of those are in Franklin county. You can Google either one and find there location.

[TCMiller3]

Thanks so much bassman. The two locations you mentioned, do you typically wade or fish from bank?

Keep-em coming.

[Fntsyfbgod]

I would recommend getting a float tube they work great in Elkhorn. They are fairly cheap you can get one at Sportsmans Warehouse in Lexington. Its tricky fishing from it some people don't like them but in Elkhorn you can use it to get thru the deep holes or take a break and wade the rest of the time.

[joeyc1974]

Elkhorn is a great place to fish. Switzer covered bridge and the Jim Beam factory are two good access places. I've had some great days fishing both areas. Both of those are in Franklin county. You can Google either one and find there location.

Do you just park at Jim Beam or is other parking available at the bridge???

Also, love to wade in the summer and fall. Is there a winter bite on Elkhorn this time of year???

Thanks! Been wanting to try it out.

[bassman_ky]

You can bank or wade fish at both places. Jim Beam has better wade fishing than Switzer. You can park behind the electric station by the Jim beam sign. There is a trail that go through the woods to get to the dam. I have never fished later than October on elkhorn.

[nlex104]

Weisenberger Mill is a good place to wade in south elkhorn. There is a long stretch of bank access along Moores Mill rd and there is access on Fishers Mills rd. If you go to weisenberger you can park across from the mill in the gravel and there is a path down. Fishers mill you can park at the bridge. Moores mill is wide open. As far as winter fishing it is about like anywhere else it's tough. South is loaded with smallmouth and redeyes. North in gtown is mostly boating water but there is bank access at great crossing and the park on 25 down by the high school. When the weather warms and the fish get active again try throwing a black and blue spinnerbait and you will kill em on elk.

[goosecreekguy]

Fryman's Boat Dock on Stoner Creek in Bourbon County offers bank fishing and daily jon boat rentals (as well as camping for bank fishing at night). The boat rentals will begin when the baitshop re-opens in March, but you can bank fish there anytime as long as you pay the cash box. Largemouth, smallmouth, crappie, panfish and catfish can all be caught there. Good luck, hope this suggestion helps.

[TCMiller3]

This is one of the best forums I have ever posted on. There are a bunch of helpful fellas on here and it is very much appreciated. Lovin it, keep em coming. I moved here from Bell Co. in 1991 and haven't hardly fished a lick but thanks to you all, I'll be hitting it this spring.

[tylert6785]

I'll agree with what bassman said, elkhorn is great fishing, i've caught some nice smallies around the Jim Beam and Switzer areas. Let me know if you need a fishin buddy sometime!

[Hobiecat]

Head out to Peaks Mill to Canoe Kentucky. The place gets a bad rap with a lot of fisherman because they put a lot of people on Elkhorn. They operate from the forks to the river. In the summer they rent from Riverview park in downtown Frankfort on the Kentucky river. Iv'e lived in Frankfort almost all my my life and still can't figure out and how to catch a good mess of fish on the river. But both Elkhorn and the river are great places to spend times outdoors.

[RICHYD4U]

When we lived in Berea for a while, we fished Silver Creek just outside of Richmond...lots of nice smb and lmb...just another option. Good luck!

-Rich