Dreamland Lake Fishing in Jefferson County, Kentucky

• Overview

  Dreamland Lake is one of the Jefferson County waters in Kentucky. The country here is mixed woodland. Small at around 13 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Size puts it in the front rank of our Jefferson County list. For a base, Saint Dennis sits 1.6 miles out. After that come Shively at 2.4 miles and Pleasure Ridge Park at 4.2 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Dreamland Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish documented in Jefferson County include bluegill, fantail darter, longear sunfish and gizzard shad. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Take Dreamland Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 77°F at the top of summer and 33°F at the bottom of winter. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Dreamland Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Pine Springs Lake, 6.8 miles out. The position on Dreamland Lake is worth confirming on the day.