Russel Fork Creek fishing

Fishing at Russel Fork Creek is on a river section. 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 12, 2026

Plants on record

Since 2025

Species recorded

Elevation

675.7 ft

Access and facts

Water type: river section
Nearest town: Elkhorn City
Shore access: Yes
Boat ramp: No
Fee required: No

Bank access at Elkhorn City Park at the junction of KY-197 and US-80, plus carry-down canoe/kayak access nearby at Breaks Interstate Park, Carson Island, and the KY-195 bridge. Unpaved parking at the city park; no restrooms confirmed.

Sources: water_type , access , shore_notes , nearest_town

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How Russel Fork Creek is stocked

Fish Trap Lake Tailwater (2.2 mi) was stocked more recently.

Fish stocked per year

7502025
1,5002026

Stocking history

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
May 12, 2026	–	750	–	report
April 2, 2026	–	750	–	report
October 22, 2025	–	750	–	report

Species stocked here

No species recorded here yet.