How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Elizabethtown, United States ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Elizabethtown, Kentucky sits in the heart of some of the Bluegrass State’s most productive freshwater fishing, with easy access to Nolin River Lake, Rough River Lake, Freeman Lake and a network of creeks and farm ponds. Anglers come here for consistent largemouth bass, slab crappie, chunky bluegill, strong catfish populations and seasonal runs of white bass. From boat-based structure fishing to bank and kayak opportunities, Elizabethtown offers year-round action for beginners and serious anglers alike. read more...
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Distance to earth:404,597 kmProximity:2.6 %
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minor Time:01:04 am - 03:04 am
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major Time:08:51 am - 10:51 am
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minor Time:04:38 pm - 06:38 pm
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major Time:09:19 pm - 11:19 pm
Current Fishing Weather
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
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Fishing Overview Elizabethtown
Fishing in Elizabetown, KY centers on Nolin River Lake, Rough River Lake, Freeman Lake and a spiderweb of creeks, rivers and farm ponds within an easy drive of town. This part of central Kentucky is classic warmwater country—stable largemouth bass populations, strong panfish numbers and dependable catfish action, with white bass and the occasional hybrid striper adding a bonus bite nearby.
Seasonal patterns drive most success. In early spring, target prespawn largemouth and crappie on Nolin River Lake and Rough River Lake. As water temps hit the low 50s, bass stage on primary and secondary points; medium-diving crankbaits, suspending jerkbaits and 3/8 oz football jigs in green pumpkin work well. Crappie slide onto brush piles, laydowns and stake beds in 8–15 feet—slip bobbers with minnows or 1/16 oz tube jigs in chartreuse/white are consistent producers.
By late spring around Elizabethtown, bass push shallow to spawn in protected coves and pockets on both big reservoirs and smaller waters like Freeman Lake. Sight-fishing with Texas-rigged creature baits and weightless stick worms excels on calm sunny days. Bluegill and redear sunfish bed heavily along gravel and sand banks; a simple worm or cricket under a small float will keep kids busy from the bank, docks and fishing piers.
Summer fishing shifts deeper. On Nolin and Rough, look for bass on offshore humps, channel swings and main-lake points. Graph first, then work schools with deep-diving crankbaits, Carolina rigs and 3–4 inch swimbaits. Night fishing becomes a prime tactic—slow-roll 1/2 oz spinnerbaits with a single Colorado blade, or drag dark-colored jigs around rocky points and riprap. Channel and blue catfish bite reliably after dark along river channels and flats; use cut shad, chicken liver or prepared stink baits on slip-sinker rigs.
Locally in Elizabethtown, Freeman Lake offers excellent bank and small-boat opportunity. Focus on the riprap near the dam for bass and catfish, and target laydowns, docks and any visible cover for bluegill and crappie. Light spinning tackle with 4–6 lb line, small beetle spins, inline spinners and 1/32–1/16 oz jigs will catch a mixed bag nearly year-round.
Fall brings some of the best multi-species action in the Elizabethtown area. As baitfish migrate shallow, bass and white bass school up on windblown points and backs of coves. Keep a small chrome lipless crankbait or 1/4 oz jigging spoon handy to cast into surface busts. Crappie slide back to mid-depth brush; vertical jigging with small plastics or minnows over marked cover is highly effective. Catfish feed aggressively ahead of winter—drift cut bait across main-lake flats to cover water.
Habitat-wise, anglers should key on wood, rock and transitions. On larger reservoirs, idle shorelines to mark brush piles, stake beds and subtle points, then return with jigs and minnows or soft plastics. In creeks and small rivers around Elizabethtown, target current breaks, undercut banks and the downstream side of riffles for small bass, rock bass and sunfish using 1/16–1/8 oz grubs, small crankbaits and live bait.
For tactical efficiency, keep your tackle simple: a medium-heavy casting setup for bass jigs, Texas rigs and spinnerbaits; a medium spinning combo for crappie, finesse bass and river fishing; and a heavier rod for catfish. Adjust lure colors to the region’s typically stained-to-clear water—natural green pumpkin and shad hues on sunny days, brighter or darker patterns after rain or in low light. With these patterns and a focus on key structure, anglers around Elizabethtown can find consistent action in every season.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Elizabethtown area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Elizabethtown. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Valley Creek Structure Number 8 - 1.08814041378km , Freeman Creek - 1.35197326409km , Valley Creek Structure Number 12 - 1.55287469625km , Valley Creek Structure Number 4 - 2.56173515072km , Structure Number 3 - 3.32750340155km , Billy Creek - 3.66859312305km , Cole Creek - 3.85463258699km , Coffmans Lake - 7.54258035427km , Rough Run - 7.99769829322km , Bewley Run - 8.53819382211km , Mill Creek Branch - 8.86880188838km , West Rhudes Creek - 9.35110029802km , East Rhudes Creek - 9.41169058838km , Broad Run - 10.10723574847km , Brown Branch - 11.89017994074km , Patty Branch - 12.885407156km , Pawley Creek - 13.37597268531km , Valley Creek - 13.50736514558km , Pup Run - 13.70895951389km , Clear Run - 13.76200377316km , Sunset Lake - 14.00312285377km , Middle Creek - 14.01777069427km , Hicks Lake - 14.1698557596km , Blacks Branch - 14.17290112693km , Utopia Island - 14.28196441374km , Douglas Branch - 14.99195924661km , Cox Run - 15.22520565481km , Rolling Fork Slu - 15.53651149028km , Dranes - 15.57097945519km , Greer Lake - 15.69791567928km , Younger Creek - 15.82352833939km , Broadhead Run - 15.99141742189km , Paradise Lake - 16.55757653859km , Barren Run - 16.66977329638km , Castleman Creek - 16.93832426727km , Dorrets Run - 17.08430466215km , North Fork Nolin River - 17.25250740024km , South Fork Nolin River - 17.28980544167km , McDougal Creek - 17.54760296797km , Salem Creek - 17.55992061425km
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