Corinth Lake Fishing in Grant County, Kentucky

• Overview

  Corinth Lake sits within Grant County in Kentucky. The land about it is farm and woodlot. It measures about 83 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. About 2.8 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. The nearest place of any size is Williamstown, 9.6 miles away. Dry Ridge lies 12 miles off, Owenton another 14 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Corinth Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Across Grant County, recorded fish include greenside darter, orangethroat darter, bluegill, fantail darter and white crappie. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Anyone new to Corinth Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 30°F in January up to 75°F in July. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Corinth Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. 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. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Lake Polliwog sits 12 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Corinth Lake should be assumed from this page alone.