Lake Nevin near Shepherdsville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Kentucky holds Lake Nevin, in Bullitt County. The bank is 499 feet above sea level. Roughly 29 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. There is roughly 0.9 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Of the waters listed here in Bullitt County, this is the largest. Shepherdsville is the closest town at 5.5 miles. Lebanon Junction is 6.6 miles away, with Hebron Estates at 9.1 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Nevin

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. County-wide records name bluegill, fantail darter, headwater darter, longear sunfish and rainbow darter. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Lake Nevin light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 33°F and July at about 77°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. 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. It holds true on Lake Nevin more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Cedar Lakes at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat Lake Nevin as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.