Lake Fontaine Fishing Guide, Fayette County, Kentucky

• Overview

  Lake Fontaine lies in Fayette County, Kentucky. It stands 991 feet above sea level. Around 65 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Compared with other Kentucky water on our list, it sits high. Nearest town is Lexington, 1.4 miles off. Lexington is the closest city, 1.2 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Fontaine

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Across Fayette County, recorded fish include bluegill, fantail darter and goldfish. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Lake Fontaine gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 76°F, while January sits near 31°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. The season on Lake Fontaine follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. A pier half a mile from here gives a platform over deeper water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Lake Hickman, 0.4 miles away. For Lake Fontaine in particular, ask before you travel.