Guist Creek Lake
Guist Creek Lake in Shelby County is 328 acres per Kentucky Fish and Wildlife. Bluegill, largemouth bass, crappie, saugeye and hybrid striped bass are listed.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Excellent in KDFWR 2026 forecast
Largemouth Bass
Good
Crappie
Good
Saugeye
14 inch minimum, 6 per angler
Wiper
Hybrid striped bass; fair
White Bass
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Guist Creek MarinaPublicPaved ramp, any trailerable boat, fee; year-round, limited hoursDirections ↗
- GCL Bank AccessPublicBank access, no feeDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Guist Creek Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Guist Creek Lake ↗Local tips
- Saugeye must be 14 inches or longer, limit 6.
- Launch at Guist Creek Marina (fee, limited hours); other access is bank only.
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