Fishing Near Lexington, KY

[Danny Barrett]

I am sad to announce that I am moving from the great state of VA to Kentucky.  With a house and job already figured out.  Next on the list is fishing.  Does anyone have any experience with the eastern half of the state.  I will be living near Lexington, but not afraid to make a couple hour drive.  Even if it means into a neighboring state.  Looking for streams that hold native browns primarily but have nothing against chasing bass, brookies, or delayed harvest fish.

Thanks in advance,

Dan Barrett

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[Andrew LaVigne]

Never got to fish it, but Elkhorn Creek, outside Lexington to the north, is supposedly is a decent Smallmouth stream. Also, worth a visit to McConnell Springs in Lexington - no fishing that I know of, but it's a really cool sinking creek feature - looks like a 200-foot long trout stream that appears and disappears.

[namfos]

Moving from one commonwealtht the the next, eh, Dan? There's plenty of blue lines on the map in the "mid-South." 

Trolled this up for you: 

Blue Grass Chapter of TU

http://bluegrass.tu.org/

Northern Kentucky Fly Fishers

Burlington, KY 

http://www.nkff.org          

Tight lines, 

Mark

On Monday, January 11, 2016 at 11:49:57 AM UTC-5, Danny Barrett wrote:

[Misha Gill]

Fun fact: only four states in the Union are Commonwealths. Can you name the rest?

[Jeffrey Silvan]

Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Interestingly, I've only ever lived in those three commonwealths, and never in a "true" state.

On Jan 12, 2016 4:57 PM, "Misha Gill" <mish...@gmail.com> wrote:

Fun fact: only four states in the Union are Commonwealths. Can you name the rest?

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[namfos]

Very smooth, Misha!

Mark 

[Danny Barrett]

Thanks for the links.  This will be my third common wealth.  Spent a year in PA, born and raised in VA and not KY.    

Thanks,

Dan Barrett

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[Douglas R]

Long time lurker, first time poster...

Dan, you are in luck, there are many stellar fishing opportunities near Lexington, KY.  I am originally from Lexington, but have been in DC for the past 6 years.  I grew up canoeing and spin fishing Elkhorn Creek and can attest it's a prime smallmouth fishery.  Ironically enough, I didn't start fly fishing until after the move to DC, but have found time to fly fish Elkhorn several times during returns home.  There are a lot of public access spots, but I recommend covering water via canoe, check out www.canoeky.com for rentals.  In terms of flies, I've had the best luck with CK baitfish, clawdads, and crittermites, as the bass forage is similar to the Shenandoah.  Additionally, there are a lot of farm ponds & creeks that hold decent largemouth and carp, but you will need to network for access.

In addition to bass, the Cumberland River, about 2 hours south of Lexington, is a premier tailwater.  The fishery suffered for about 5 years due to construction on the dam, but has been recovering very strong over the past two years.  There are a couple of guides that drift the river, but you can also wade, depending upon dam output.  Check out www.CumberlandTroutGuide.com  or www.CumberlandDrifters.com to put you on some big fish!

Lastly, the recently closed Lexington Angler put together a great fly fishing map.  Sadly, I haven't had the time to explore all the areas, but would recommend exploring Swift Camp Creek in Red River Gorge.  Even if you strike out fishing, the Gorge is an awesome place to hike.

I've attached some pics and the maps from Lexington Angler.  Tight Lines and best of luck in KY!

-Doug

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[Danny Barrett]

Thanks for all the info.  I've heard about the Elkhorn a few times, so it is on my list of must finds once it warms up outside.  Hopefully ill have some pics soon. 

Thanks,

Dan Barrett

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[Mitchell Warren]

Dan, I was born and raised in Louisville, KY and just recently moved to DC this past year. If you make your way towards Louisville, try out otter creek (just keep an eye on TU and KY fish and wildlife postings regarding stockings) I always enjoyed fishing Taylorsville Lake and the tailwater of it. A great place to start checking places to fish trout will be ky fish and wildlife website to see where they stock and when. If you're a bass guy, you're in luck! Many more opportunities to fish bass! You can meet up with Derby City Fly Fishing and they can also tell you some other great spots as well. Keep in mind that KY has the most running water of any state, except Alaska! There are great fishing opportunities and i know youll be happy with it! Feel free to ask me anything about KY fishing

Mitch

On Monday, January 11, 2016 at 11:49:57 AM UTC-5, Danny Barrett wrote: