Luzerne Lake Fishing Guide, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

• Overview

  Out in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, sits Luzerne Lake. It lies 446 feet above sea level. At about 60 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Greenville is the closest town at 1.3 miles. Further out sit Morehead (4.3 miles) and Central City (7 miles). Nearby alternatives: Lake Malone (14 miles), Nortonville Lake 15 miles, Loch Mary Reservoir (18 miles), Browns Lake 18 miles and Coon Range Lake (19 miles). It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Luzerne Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Anyone new to Luzerne Lake should walk it once before setting up. The far bank is usually the quiet one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 78°F, with January the cold end at about 33°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Luzerne Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Launching is possible: a slipway lies half a mile off. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Should this one be busy, Lake Malone is 14 miles off. Nothing on Luzerne Lake should be assumed from this page alone.