Greenbo Lake, Kentucky: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Greenup County entry here is Greenbo Lake, in Kentucky. Around the bank it is mixed woodland. It measures about 183 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. With 6.2 miles or so of shoreline, boat anglers cover ground the bank cannot. Nearest place of any size is Greenup, 6.4 miles away. Wurtland follows at 6.8 miles, then Raceland at 8.6 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Greenbo Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Reported across Greenup County: pumpkinseed, white catfish and rainbow trout. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Greenbo Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 31°F and July at about 74°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The season stretches long at both ends here. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Greenbo Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. There is a marina, Grenbo Lake Marina, half a mile away. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Arrowhead Lake is 8.9 miles off. Rules at Greenbo Lake are worth checking on the day.