Fishing in Scott County, Kentucky
County seat: Georgetown. Census 2020 residents: 57,155.
- 2lake pages
- 5launch sites
- 1river pages
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Scott County: the essentials
Scott County runs its courthouse out of Georgetown, and the 2020 Census found 57,155 people living there. The Census Gazetteer measures it at 282 square miles of land and 3.2 of water. The county holds 2 lakes with full pages, led on size by Scott County Park.
Count 5 launch sites and 4 pier or bank sites on KDFWR's access map of the county. River pages for the county cover Eagle Creek. Lusby Lake is one of 2 lakes the FINs program stocks in the county.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 10, 2026. KDFWR Fishing Access Sites in Kentucky layer (ArcGIS service), read November 10, 2026.
The Scott County fishing map, KDFWR layers only
KDFWR Fishing Access Sites in Kentucky layer (ArcGIS service), read November 10, 2026. Lake points are the mean of each water’s KDFWR access sites.
Lakes and farm-country ponds in Scott County
| Lake | Size | KDFWR ramps | Kind | Fish in the KDFWR table |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County Park | 2.4 acres | 0 | FINs lake | largemouth bass, rainbow trout, bluegill |
| Lusby Lake | 2.3 acres | 0 | FINs lake | largemouth bass, rainbow trout, bluegill |
Closest lake pages to Georgetown, all outside Scott County.
| Lake | From Georgetown | Size | KDFWR ramps | Kind | Fish in the KDFWR table |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Horse Park | 8 miles south | about 5.6 acres of mapped outline | 0 | FINs lake | largemouth bass, rainbow trout, bluegill |
| Kleber WMA Pond | 14 miles west | 2.4 acres | 0 | WMA pond group | none in the table |
| Corinth Lake | 17 miles north | 84 acres | 1 | lake | black crappie, redear sunfish, white crappie |
| Jacobson Park Lake | 20 miles south | 46 acres | 1 | FINs lake | largemouth bass, rainbow trout, bluegill |
| Southland Church Lake | 20 miles south | 2.6 acres | 0 | FINs lake | largemouth bass, rainbow trout, bluegill |
| Sportsman's Lakes | 22 miles west | no KDFWR figure | 0 | FINs lake | largemouth bass, rainbow trout, bluegill |
Acreage as KDFWR notes it on the this water waterbody page (KDFWR), read November 10, 2026. Waters with no KDFWR acre note print their mapped outline instead. KDFWR fishing waterbody list (app.fw.ky.gov), read November 10, 2026.
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Lake tables within 40 miles of Georgetown name largemouth bass most often.
KDFWR Special Fishing Regulations tables and guide stocking tables, counted per lake page within 40 miles; a regulation list, not a catch survey. KDFWR fishing waterbody list (app.fw.ky.gov), read November 10, 2026.
Named ponds of Scott County without a full write-up
KDFWR and its Named Lakes layer list 1 more lakes in Scott County that lack enough published facts for a page.
| Water | Size | Listed by |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial WMA | no figure | KDFWR waterbody |
Outline area from the KDFWR Named Lakes in Kentucky layer (ArcGIS service; GIS polygon area, not a KDFWR surface-acre figure), read November 10, 2026. KDFWR fishing waterbody list (app.fw.ky.gov), read November 10, 2026.
Forks and branches threading Scott County
- Eagle Creek2 KDFWR access sites, 2 USGS gauges
More Scott County creeks KDFWR lists (1)
- North Fork Elkhorn Creek5 KDFWR access sites
Real-time creek and river gauges in Scott County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| North Elkhorn Creek At Georgetown, Ky | 65 cfs, 4.23 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:45 pm |
| Royal Springs At Georgetown, Ky | 5 cfs, 4.54 ft gage height | Nov 12 5:50 pm |
| Eagle Creek At Sadieville, Ky | 1 cfs, 1.24 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 6:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
KDFWR fishing waterbody list (app.fw.ky.gov), read November 10, 2026. USGS Water Data for the Nation, live through the site, retrieved on page view.
Catfish and trout ponds of Scott County
| Lake as printed | County | Trout by month | Catfish by month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lusby Lake | Scott | Feb 500, Mar 500, Nov 500 | Mar 500, Apr 500, May 500, Jun 500 |
| Scott County Park Lake | Scott | Feb 500, Mar 500, Nov 500 | Mar 500, Apr 500, May 500, Jun 500 |
2026 Kentucky Fishing & Boating Guide (Regulations Summary March 2026 to February 2027, updated September 2026, p. 6; KDFWR PDF), read November 10, 2026.
KDFWR boat ramps inside Scott County
- Big Eagle Creek RampEagle Creek, boat ramp, paved, single lane
- Great Crossings Ramp on North Fork Elkhorn CreekNorth Fork Elkhorn Creek, boat ramp, paved, single lane
- Oser Landing on North Fork Elkhorn CreekNorth Fork Elkhorn Creek, boat ramp, paved, single lane
- Richard O. Winder Ramp on North Fork Elkhorn CreekNorth Fork Elkhorn Creek, boat ramp, paved, single lane
- Robinson Dam Access on North Fork Elkhorn CreekNorth Fork Elkhorn Creek, carry-down launch
Piers and bank access across Scott County
- Lusby Lake Bank AccessLusby Lake, bank access
- Scott County Park LakeScott County Park, bank access
- Scott County Park Lake Fishing PierScott County Park, fishing pier
- Veterans Memorial WMA PondVeterans Memorial WMA, bank access
KDFWR Fishing Access Sites in Kentucky layer (ArcGIS service), read November 10, 2026. KDFWR publishes fees as yes or no and lanes as single or multiple.
Daily and size limits across Scott County
Anglers in Scott County use these statewide figures except on waters the guide singles out. The 2026 guide prices the resident annual fishing license at $24.31 and the nonresident annual at $58.14.
| Species | Daily | Possession | Minimum size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 6* | 12* | 12" |
| Smallmouth Bass | 6* | 12* | 12" |
| Kentucky (Spotted) Bass | 6* | 12* | none |
| Coosa Bass | 6* | 12* | none |
| Rock Bass | 15 | 30 | none |
| Redear Sunfish | 20 | 40 | none |
| Walleye, Sauger, and their Hybrids | 6* | 12* | 14" |
| Muskellunge | 1 | 2 | 30" |
| Chain Pickerel | 5 | 10 | none |
| White & Hybrid Striped Bass | 15** | 30** | none** |
| Striped Bass | 5 | 10 | 15" |
| Yellow Bass | none | none | none |
Guide entries for Scott County waters
- Lusby LakeLargemouth Bass: Must be 15 inches or over – Limit 1 per angler
- Scott County ParkLargemouth Bass: Must be 15 inches or over – Limit 1 per angler
Kentucky special-regulation waters
2026 Kentucky Fishing & Boating Guide (Regulations Summary March 2026 to February 2027, updated September 2026; KDFWR PDF), read November 10, 2026. License prices as printed in the 2026 Kentucky Fishing & Boating Guide, p. 2 (2026 CPI-adjusted fees; KDFWR PDF), read November 10, 2026.
Where Scott County turns up on the KDFWR record list
Scott County itself is absent from the record list; these waters inside 70 miles are on it.
| Species | Weight as listed | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bighead Carp | 65.06 lbs | Kentucky River (Lower) | 07/18/2020 |
| Goldeye | 2.64 lbs | Kentucky River (Lower) | 04/21/2001 |
| White Catfish | 5.27 lbs | Guist Creek Lake | 10/11/2016 |
| Saugeye | 9.03 lbs | Bullock Pen Lake | 03/21/2021 |
Kentucky state record fish as listed by KDFWR (record list), read November 10, 2026.
Marinas, guides and tackle in Scott County
Tackle counters of Scott County
- Bill's Live Fish Farmbait and tackle shop, Georgetown
- Weekend Warroir Fish & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Stamping Ground
Yellow Pages and Kentucky tourism listings (city of business), read November 10, 2026.
Plotted beside Scott County on the KDFWR map
Lodging towns across Scott County
- Georgetown2020 count 37,086
Kentucky counties abutting Scott County
- Franklin County16 miles west
- Harrison County17 miles northeast
- Fayette County18 miles south
- Woodford County19 miles southwest
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Lakes, tailwaters and floatable creeks around Scott County, pictured
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Fast answers on fishing Scott County
How many KDFWR launch sites does Scott County have?
The KDFWR layer shows 5 launch sites.
Which Scott County lake tops the KDFWR size figures?
On size, Scott County Park (2.4 acres).
Which species keep showing up in KDFWR tables around Scott County?
KDFWR tables on lakes within 40 miles name largemouth bass most often, then redear sunfish, bluegill and channel catfish.
Does Scott County have a marina or bait store?
There are 2; Bill's Live Fish Farm is first.
Which Bluegrass town is the seat of Scott County?
County offices sit in Georgetown.
Do I need a KDFWR license to fish in Scott County?
A year on Kentucky water costs $24.31 with residency and $58.14 without it, per the 2026 guide.
Which counties are near Scott County?
Franklin County, Harrison County and Fayette County sit nearest.
What crappie figures apply to Scott County water?
Statewide daily limit 20*, possession 40*, minimum size none. Special-regulation waters can differ.
Which waters in Scott County break from the statewide table?
2 waters with a page here carry their own rules, beginning with Lusby Lake.
Is there a FINs lake in Scott County?
Lusby Lake and Scott County Park, on the FINs stocking table.
Hitch up the boat for Kentucky water in Scott County
Open a lake for its launches, limits and Corps readings.