Nicholas County · stream · order 2 river · ~1 cfs typical · seasonal
East Branch Painter Creek
East Branch Painter Creek is a stream in Nicholas 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
Partly cloudy
85°
60°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
91°
64°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Rain
86°
71°
19 mph
88%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Johnson Creek1.5 mi
- Turkey Run1.7 mi
- Painter Creek1.5 mi
- Crooked Creek2.0 mi
- East Branch Sugar Creek2.7 mi
- West Branch Sugar Creek2.7 mi
- Martins Lake3.0 mi
- Bee Lick3.4 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.
East Branch Painter Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish East Branch Painter 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 East Branch Painter Creek?+
East Branch Painter Creek is a stream in Nicholas County, Kentucky. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.