Fishing at Foster Pond, Graves County, Kentucky

• Overview

  Foster Pond is set in Graves County, Kentucky. It stands 495 feet above sea level. About 2 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Graves County list holds plenty of bigger water. Some 2.9 miles away sits Mayfield, the nearest settlement. Beyond it, Benton at 17 miles and Murray at 17 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Foster Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Public occurrence data for Graves County names orangethroat darter, green sunfish, longear sunfish, yellow bullhead and bluegill. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Foster Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 34°F to 79°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. It holds true on Foster Pond more years than not. As the season turns, fish follow food rather than temperature alone.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Sutherlin Lake sits 1.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Foster Pond before loading the car.