Metcalfe County Lake fishing

Metcalfe County Lake fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, and Blue Catfish. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in March. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie.

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Last stocked
March 25, 2026
Plants on record
1
Since 2026
Species recorded
4
Elevation
760.6 ft

Fish at Metcalfe County Lake

0 stocked · 4 confirmed present

How Metcalfe County Lake is stocked

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.

Lynn Camp Creek (20.1 mi), Nolin Lake Tailwater (39.3 mi), Beaver Creek (45.2 mi), and Elk Springs (46.6 mi) were stocked more recently.

Stocking history

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
March 25, 2026–500–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Edmonton
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
No
Fee required
No
Facilities
restrooms

A 21-acre lake 4 miles northeast of Edmonton off US 68 and Fountain-Mitchell Road. Paved single-lane ramp on Boat Ramp Road; separate bank access at Metcalfe County Park (Metcalfe County Lake Road) with paved parking, year-round restrooms and picnic area. KDFWR maps fish attractors here.

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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

Lynn Camp Creek 20.1 mi last stocked July 14, 2026 Fagan Branch Lake 39.1 mi last stocked March 17, 2026 Nolin Lake Tailwater 39.3 mi last stocked July 14, 2026 Beaver Creek 45.2 mi last stocked May 21, 2026 Elk Springs 46.6 mi last stocked June 2, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Metcalfe County Lake?

Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, and Blue Catfish are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Metcalfe County Lake stocked?

Last stocked March 25, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in March.

How do you get on Metcalfe County Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is not ADA accessible, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Edmonton. Facilities include restrooms. A 21-acre lake 4 miles northeast of Edmonton off US 68 and Fountain-Mitchell Road. Paved single-lane ramp on Boat Ramp Road; separate bank access at Metcalfe County Park (Metcalfe County Lake Road) with paved parking, year-round restrooms and picnic area. KDFWR maps fish attractors here.

Which lakes near Metcalfe County Lake were stocked more recently?

Lynn Camp Creek (20.1 mi), Nolin Lake Tailwater (39.3 mi), Beaver Creek (45.2 mi), and Elk Springs (46.6 mi) were stocked more recently.

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