Kess Creek Lake fishing

Kess Creek Lake fishing is on a community pond. The stocking report does not name the species. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Redear Sunfish. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in February and March. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, and day for Redear Sunfish.

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Last stocked
March 24, 2026
Plants on record
3
Since 2025
Species recorded
3
Elevation
433.1 ft

Fish at Kess Creek Lake

0 stocked · 3 confirmed present

How Kess Creek Lake is stocked

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.

Casey Creek (49.5 mi) and Black Lick Creek (105.9 mi) were stocked more recently.

Fish stocked in 2025

500

Fish stocked in 2026

1,000

Stocking history

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
March 24, 2026–500–report
February 17, 2026–500–report
October 15, 2025–500–report

Access and facts

Water type
community pond
Nearest town
Mayfield
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
No
ADA accessible
Yes
Fee required
No
Facilities
restrooms

A 2.2-acre pond in Mayfield's Kess Creek Park (201 Locust Street), reached via 10th Street south to Locust Drive. Bank fishing only, no boat ramp; open 6am-10pm. Accessible parking, picnic pavilions, walking trails, and restrooms open limited hours.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources before you go.

Nearest lakes

Casey Creek 49.5 mi last stocked July 15, 2026 Mortons Lake (Henry & Higginson WMA) 75.4 mi last stocked February 18, 2026 Panther Creek Park Lake 99.7 mi last stocked March 24, 2026 Black Lick Creek 105.9 mi last stocked July 15, 2026 Yellow Creek Park Lake 114.5 mi last stocked March 24, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Kess Creek Lake?

Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Redear Sunfish are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Kess Creek Lake stocked?

Last stocked March 24, 2026. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in February and March.

How do you get on Kess Creek Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Mayfield. Facilities include restrooms. A 2.2-acre pond in Mayfield's Kess Creek Park (201 Locust Street), reached via 10th Street south to Locust Drive. Bank fishing only, no boat ramp; open 6am-10pm. Accessible parking, picnic pavilions, walking trails, and restrooms open limited hours.

Which lakes near Kess Creek Lake were stocked more recently?

Casey Creek (49.5 mi) and Black Lick Creek (105.9 mi) were stocked more recently.

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