Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area

Daily admission to Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area is $3 for visitors ages 12 and older, and an annual pass is available for $30 per person. Admission is free for children under 12. An additional special activity fee of $7 per day, or $70 a year, is charged to all visitors for use of the horse trails, mountain bike trails and shooting ranges. Permits must be purchased online in advance on the following webpage. http://fw.ky.gov/Pages/Otter-Creek-Outdoor-Recreation-Area.aspx

Special Fishing Regulations for Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area
SpeciesRegulation DescriptionNotesKRSKAR
RAINBOW TROUTFrom October 1 through March 31, all trout shall be immediately released and only artificial baits may be used during this time 
SMALLMOUTH BASS12-15 inch protective slot limit. All fish between 12 and 15 inches must be released. Limit 6 black bass per angler. 
LARGEMOUTH BASS12-15 inch protective slot limit. All fish between 12 and 15 inches must be released. Limit 6 black bass per angler. 

Miscellaneous


Fishing Forecast

Access Sites (Click the Access Site Name for More Info)

Handicap Accessible Only:

Access Type

NameMap RefTypeRamp SurfaceFeeMarinaCounty
Blue Hole Picnic Area on Otter Creek    Bank AccessNoneNo NoneMeade
Garnettsville Picnic Area on Otter Creek    Bank AccessNoneNo NoneMeade
Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area Carrydown   47Carry-down onlyNoneNo NoneMeade