Caneyville Reservoir Fishing Guide, Grayson County, Kentucky

• Overview

  Caneyville Reservoir lies in Grayson County, in Kentucky. Height above sea level is 492 feet. Roughly 69 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. The whole outline is near 1.6 miles, and most of it is walkable. The town to know is Leitchfield, 9.5 miles out. Louisville is the closest city, 68 miles away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Caneyville Reservoir

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. County-wide records name bluegill, greenside darter, longear sunfish and fantail darter. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish Caneyville Reservoir to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 77°F in July and bottom out at 32°F in January. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Caneyville Reservoir fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Lake Number 1, 1.3 miles away. For Caneyville Reservoir, the notice at the access point is the final word.