North Fork Elkhorn Creek Gallery

Fisheries staff holds up several nice largemouth bass collected and released on North Fork Elkhorn Creek.

Bluegill were very common in all the pools of North Fork Elkhorn Creek.

Looking at US 460 bridge crossing from the parking area at Oser Landing.

Smallmouth bass are more commonly found in the sections of the creek with shallow, flowing water.

Trophy size (≥10.0 in) redear sunfish were collected and released during general sport fish surveys.

 

A view upstream from the bank fishing area at Cardome Park.

The upper sections of the pools of North Fork Elkhorn Creek can yield both largemouth and smallmouth bass.

David Baker holds a nice largemouth bass collected and released during routine sport fish surveys.

A view of Great Crossing Park and North Fork Elkhorn Creek.

Smallmouth bass are found most often in the un-impounded sections of North Fork Elkhorn Creek.

Ryan Kausing holds trophy redear sunfish collected and released from the North Fork Elkhorn Creek.

This park bench located at the Great Crossing Dam is an excellent place to relax and enjoy the creek.

Don’t let the small size of North Fork Elkhorn Creek lead you to believe that the fishing opportunities are small.

Ryan Kausing and Chris Bowers hold up some quality largemouth bass collected and released at Oser Landing.

The historic Switzer Covered Bridge spans the North Fork Elkhorn Creek at Jones Lane (KY-1262).