Wood Creek Lake fishing

Wood Creek Lake fishing is on a reservoir. The stocking report does not name the species. Also recorded: Largemouth bass, Spotted bass, Crappie, Redear sunfish, Bluegill, and Channel catfish. It is stocked about once a year since 2025, most often in February and October. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth bass and Spotted bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie, and day for Redear sunfish.

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Last stocked
February 18, 2026
Plants on record
2
Since 2025
Species recorded
6
Elevation
1,018.8 ft

Fish at Wood Creek Lake

0 stocked · 6 confirmed present

How Wood Creek Lake is stocked

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.

Laurel River Lake (15.8 mi), Bert Combs Lake (26.3 mi), Buffalo Creek Right Fork (31.1 mi), Sturgeon Creek (33.4 mi), and Station Camp Creek (36.7 mi) were stocked more recently.

Fish stocked in 2025

4,000

Fish stocked in 2026

4,000

Stocking history

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
February 18, 2026–4,000–report
October 23, 2025–4,000–report

Access and facts

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

West of London via KY 80 to Bernstadt, then right on Swiss Colony Road to Wood Creek Lake Road. Paved multi-lane ramp with a courtesy dock and a launch fee; bank access and restrooms around the clock. A nearby boat dock sells live bait and tackle and rents some boats.

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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

Laurel River Lake 15.8 mi last stocked March 12, 2026 Bert Combs Lake 26.3 mi last stocked May 12, 2026 Buffalo Creek Right Fork 31.1 mi last stocked May 7, 2026 Sturgeon Creek 33.4 mi last stocked April 2, 2026 Station Camp Creek 36.7 mi last stocked April 2, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Wood Creek Lake?

Largemouth bass, Spotted bass, Crappie, and Redear sunfish, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Wood Creek Lake stocked?

Last stocked February 18, 2026. It is stocked about once a year since 2025, most often in February and October.

How do you get on Wood Creek Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is not ADA accessible, and a fee is required. The nearest town is London. Facilities include restrooms and dock. West of London via KY 80 to Bernstadt, then right on Swiss Colony Road to Wood Creek Lake Road. Paved multi-lane ramp with a courtesy dock and a launch fee; bank access and restrooms around the clock. A nearby boat dock sells live bait and tackle and rents some boats.

Which lakes near Wood Creek Lake were stocked more recently?

Laurel River Lake (15.8 mi), Bert Combs Lake (26.3 mi), Buffalo Creek Right Fork (31.1 mi), Sturgeon Creek (33.4 mi), and Station Camp Creek (36.7 mi) were stocked more recently.

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