Lake Herndon Fishing in Logan County, Kentucky

• Overview

  The Logan County entry here is Lake Herndon, in Kentucky. It lies 564 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 161 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The shoreline runs about 4.0 miles, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. For a base, Russellville sits 4.3 miles out. Clarksville is the closest city, 34 miles away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lake Herndon

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Reported across Logan County: spottail darter, bluegill, longear sunfish and greenside darter. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. At Lake Herndon the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 77°F and January about 33°F. In milder years the surface never sets. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Lake Herndon follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Coon Range Lake at 10 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Lake Herndon are worth checking on the day.