Strohmeier Bypass is a public boat ramp on Elkhorn Creek in Frankfort, KY. From Lexington-Fayette it's roughly 28 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Steele Branch Boat Ramp in Frankfort is 2.2 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Frankfort, KY |
| Water | Elkhorn Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Strohmeier Bypass is in Frankfort, Kentucky. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Strohmeier Bypass itself.
Strohmeier Bypass is on Elkhorn Creek.
Our data does not say whether Strohmeier Bypass charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Strohmeier Bypass clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe Kentucky in Frankfort, about 2.2 miles away.
Canoe Kentucky in Frankfort (2.2 miles), Steele Branch Boat Ramp in Frankfort (2.2 miles) and Great Crossing Park Boat Ramp in Georgetown (15 miles).
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