Carr Creek Lake Tailwater fishing

Fishing at Carr Creek Lake Tailwater is on a river section. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May.

Last stocked

May 6, 2026

Plants on record

Since 2025

Species recorded

Access and facts

Water type: river section
Nearest town: Sassafras
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: No
Fee required: No
Facilities: restrooms

Bank access on the Carr Creek Lake tailwater below the dam near Sassafras, via KY 160 and KY 15 then Sassafras Creek Road (signed). Paved parking and a year-round picnic area; restrooms open seasonally. No boat ramp at this specific site.

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How Carr Creek Lake Tailwater is stocked

Buckhorn Lake Tailwater (26.7 mi) and Beaver Creek Right Fork (30.2 mi) were stocked more recently.

Fish stocked per year

2,0002025
2,0002026

Stocking history

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
May 6, 2026	–	1,000	–	report
April 2, 2026	–	1,000	–	report
November 4, 2025	–	1,000	–	report
October 21, 2025	–	1,000	–	report

Species stocked here

No species recorded here yet.