Mill Creek Lake fishing

Mill Creek Lake fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Black Bullhead, Longear Sunfish, and 1 more. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, and dawn, dusk, and night for Black Crappie.

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Last stocked
May 7, 2026
Plants on record
3
Since 2025
Species recorded
7
Elevation
819.9 ft

Fish at Mill Creek Lake

0 stocked · 7 confirmed present

How Mill Creek Lake is stocked

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.

Cave Run Lake Tailwater (25.1 mi) was stocked more recently.

Fish stocked in 2025

1,500

Fish stocked in 2026

3,000

Stocking history

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 7, 2026–1,500–report
March 5, 2026–1,500–report
October 23, 2025–1,500–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Slade
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
No
Facilities
camping

A 41-acre, deep and very clear lake ringed by forest and sandstone cliffs in Natural Bridge State Resort Park at Slade (Mountain Parkway Exit 33, KY 11 south). Paved single-lane ramp; steep banks limit shore fishing. The park rents canoes in summer and loans fishing tackle free.

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

About Mill Creek Lake

Anglers should be aware that Mill Creek Lake is clear and steep sided, offering limited bank fishing opportunities. Standing timber and large boulders can be found in the upper reaches of the lake. (app.fw.ky.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

According to the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources, Mill Creek Lake is considered "A difficult lake to fish." (app.fw.ky.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

Sturgeon Creek 16.2 mi last stocked April 2, 2026 Station Camp Creek 17.5 mi last stocked April 2, 2026 Cave Run Lake Tailwater 25.1 mi last stocked June 9, 2026 Triplett Creek 26.6 mi last stocked May 5, 2026 North Fork Triplett Creek 27.7 mi last stocked May 5, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Mill Creek Lake?

Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Channel Catfish, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Mill Creek Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 7, 2026. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in March and May.

How do you get on Mill Creek Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Slade. Facilities include camping. A 41-acre, deep and very clear lake ringed by forest and sandstone cliffs in Natural Bridge State Resort Park at Slade (Mountain Parkway Exit 33, KY 11 south). Paved single-lane ramp; steep banks limit shore fishing. The park rents canoes in summer and loans fishing tackle free.

Which lakes near Mill Creek Lake were stocked more recently?

Cave Run Lake Tailwater (25.1 mi) was stocked more recently.

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