Cranks Creek Lake fishing

Fishing at Cranks Creek Lake is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May.

Last stocked

May 6, 2026

Plants on record

Since 2025

Species recorded

Elevation

1,316.5 ft

Access and facts

Water type: reservoir
Nearest town: Harlan
Boat ramp: Yes
ADA accessible: No
Fee required: No
Facilities: restrooms, dock

A 176-acre lake reached via US 421 south of Harlan to Cawood, then KY 987 and KY 3099 to Stone Mountain Boat Dock. Paved boat ramp with a courtesy dock, restrooms, and a year-round picnic area; no ADA-specific facilities confirmed.

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How Cranks Creek Lake is stocked

Martins Fork Lake Tailwater (0.4 mi) was stocked more recently.

Fish stocked per year

1,0002025
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 1, 2026	–	1,000	–	report
October 30, 2025	–	1,000	–	report

Species stocked here

No species recorded here yet.