Shelby County · stream · order 2 river · ~2 cfs typical
Back Creek
Back Creek is a stream in Shelby County, Kentucky. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Kentucky's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
89°
65°
8 mph
4%
Sat
Showers
87°
70°
22 mph
91%
Sun
Drizzle
73°
65°
9 mph
67%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Red River0.0 mi
- Bold Run2.7 mi
- East Prong Crooked Creek3.4 mi
- Little Beech Creek2.9 mi
- Waddy Branch5.3 mi
- Little Jeptha Creek5.3 mi
- Little Willow Creek6.2 mi
- Jeptha Creek5.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official KY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Back Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Back Creek?+
Yes — Kentucky requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Back Creek?+
Back Creek is a stream in Shelby County, Kentucky. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.