Need some Info on Elkhorn Creek

[Walkerdog]

I was thinking of making a trip up to Elkhorn Creek for a little smallmouth fishing and need a little info. Is this creek small enough to wade? Are there any camping areas around? And where would be a good place to start? We will have two trucks so we can wade a good length in a day's time by leaving one where we start and one at a stoping place. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks alot.

[keith meador]

dont know what part of elkhorn you are going to, but if you intend on wade fishing, this is a creek. property owners own to the center line of the creek if they do not own the property on both sides. if you are canoeing, you can fish right on, if you are wading, you are trespassing. my suggestion is to float the creek and fish. if you plan on the frankfort area, there are several places to put in and take out along the roadways, but most do not allow parking. my suggestion there is to have someone drop you, and pick you up downstream.

[nitrox28]

I fish Elkhorn all the time in the Lexington, Georgetown, and Frankfort area. What part do you want to fish? I know a few good spots.

[Walkerdog]

Nitro, any of the 3 areas you mentioned would be good.

[cobbhunts]

dont know what part of elkhorn you are going to, but if you intend on wade fishing, this is a creek. property owners own to the center line of the creek if they do not own the property on both sides. if you are canoeing, you can fish right on, if you are wading, you are trespassing. my suggestion is to float the creek and fish. if you plan on the frankfort area, there are several places to put in and take out along the roadways, but most do not allow parking. my suggestion there is to have someone drop you, and pick you up downstream.


I spoke with a CO last summer, because all I do is wade creeks for smallies, and he told me that the state owns the creeks and the ground under the water. If you get out then you are tresspassing. Just what I was told.

[cobbhunts]

Walker dog if you live close to Richmond I can take you wading to some really nice places. Caught over 200 last year in one of my honey holes! PM me

[nitrox28]

PM me when it's closer to time you're going. Where are you in KY anyhow? I'll put you on a few spots.

[Turtleky]

I spoke with a CO last summer, because all I do is wade creeks for smallies, and he told me that the state owns the creeks and the ground under the water. If you get out then you are tresspassing. Just what I was told.

I used to fish it some when I lived up there. Its funny you say a CO told you that, because one told me the exact opposite, he said if you feet are touching earth, wether it be under water or on the banks then you are trespassing.

[deerhntr]

I live in frankfort and go up by the forks of elkhorn all the time behind buck run baptist church, and fish right below the falls. Alot of luck below the falls and a little past where the creek forks up along rock walls. I normally use a rooster-tail and wade the middle and fish the banks.

[Walkerdog]

Thanks for the insight guys. I am planning on going Saturday and spending the day.

[6.5x55swedish]

The law book says that the property owner owns the bottom of the creek if it runs through their property. I think that means that they have to own both sides as one piece of property, but that is just my interpratation. I personally feel that the state should impose a 16' right of way on both sides of all lakes, rivers, and creeks.

[Art]

The law book says that the property owner owns the bottom of the creek if it runs through their property. I think that means that they have to own both sides as one piece of property, but that is just my interpratation. I personally feel that the state should impose a 16' right of way on both sides of all lakes, rivers, and creeks.

Yep, I have been busted by some unhappy landowners here in Lex on Elkhorn. They didn't say much about trespassing, but were more worried about me catching "their" fish that they feed.:rolleyes: I was under the impression that the state owned the creek, but that is a misconception so be careful.

[kycowboy]

I just got this back from the Ky dept. of fish and wildlife.;)








The property owner owns the land but not the water rights. If you are in a
boat or a canoe, not touching ground your fine. If you get out of the boat
and touch the ground for any reason you are trespassing.