Fishing at Doe Run Creek, Kenton County, Kentucky

• Overview

  In Kentucky, Doe Run Creek belongs to Kenton County. Height above sea level is 630 feet. Head to Edgewood, 2.6 miles away, for anything you forgot. The nearest city of size is Cincinnati, 9.9 miles away. Other water nearby: Lake Inferior out at 5.8 miles, Prisoners Lake within 6.6 miles, Newport Reservoir out at 8.9 miles, Mirror Lake within 9.3 miles and Lake Louise out at 9.9 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Doe Run Creek

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. After rain the colour clears from the surface first, so fish the edges. Log jams gather bait and everything that eats it. County-wide records name channel catfish, rainbow darter, bluegill, green sunfish and gizzard shad. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Doe Run Creek the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 29°F to 75°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Doe Run Creek. A grey, mild day is often better than a bright, still one.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. You can launch from a ramp around half a mile away. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Lake Inferior, 5.8 miles away. For Doe Run Creek in particular, ask before you travel.