reservoir in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky's oldest major reservoir, deep and steep-sided Herrington Lake is a long-standing hybrid striped bass, largemouth and spotted bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish fishery in the heart of the Bluegrass. Located in a deep Dix River impoundment between Danville and Lexington.
Herrington Lake is a reservoir in Kentucky, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Herrington Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, White Bass, and White Crappie. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Herrington Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Herrington Lake. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Herrington Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Herrington Lake:
Anglers at Herrington Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, White Bass, and White Crappie. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Herrington Lake before you cast a line.
Herrington Lake is a reservoir in Kentucky, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.