Fishing Lake Number 1 in Grayson County, Kentucky

• Overview

  Grayson County in Kentucky is where Lake Number 1 sits. The country here is rolling hill. It runs to roughly 44 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. You are 8.2 miles from Leitchfield. Further out sit Oak Grove (19 miles) and Morgantown (20 miles). It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lake Number 1

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Survey and observation records for Grayson County include bluegill, greenside darter and longear sunfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read this water before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 32°F to 77°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. This water runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Caneyville Reservoir is 1.3 miles off. Check the position at this water before loading the car.