Sturgeon Creek fishing
Sturgeon Creek fishing is on a river section. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in April.
- Last stocked
- April 2, 2026
- Plants on record
- 1
- Since 2026
- Species recorded
- 0
- Elevation
- 619.6 ft
How Sturgeon Creek is stocked
Buffalo Creek Right Fork (15.3 mi), Mill Creek Lake (16.2 mi), Buckhorn Lake Tailwater (22.1 mi), and Bert Combs Lake (26.8 mi) were stocked more recently.
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | – | 400 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Beattyville
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
- ADA accessible
- No
- Fee required
- No
Bank-fishing access south of Beattyville via KY-11 and KY-587 south, a walk-down spot under the bridge crossing Sturgeon Creek. Unpaved parking; no restrooms or ADA facilities confirmed.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources before you go.
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Common questions
When is Sturgeon Creek stocked?
Last stocked April 2, 2026. It is stocked once in 2026, most often in April.
How do you get on Sturgeon Creek?
Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, it is not ADA accessible, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Beattyville. Bank-fishing access south of Beattyville via KY-11 and KY-587 south, a walk-down spot under the bridge crossing Sturgeon Creek. Unpaved parking; no restrooms or ADA facilities confirmed.
Which lakes near Sturgeon Creek were stocked more recently?
Buffalo Creek Right Fork (15.3 mi), Mill Creek Lake (16.2 mi), Buckhorn Lake Tailwater (22.1 mi), and Bert Combs Lake (26.8 mi) were stocked more recently.