Fishing at Hickory Hill Lake, Franklin County, Kentucky

• Overview

  Hickory Hill Lake belongs to Franklin County, Kentucky. The bank is 814 feet above sea level. At roughly 3 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Supplies mean a trip to Frankfort, 6.6 miles off. The big place round here is Lexington-Fayette, 29 miles distant. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Hickory Hill Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fish documented in Franklin County include johnny darter, orangethroat darter and fantail darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Hickory Hill Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 31°F in January and 76°F in July. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Hickory Hill Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Guist Creek Lake at 9.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Hickory Hill Lake before loading the car.