Nortonville Lake Fishing Guide, Hopkins County, Kentucky

• Overview

  Nortonville Lake sits in Hopkins County, out in Kentucky. Elevation runs to 449 feet. It measures about 26 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Hopkins County. Nortonville sits 1 mile from the bank. Earlington lies 6.9 miles off, Madisonville another 10 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Nortonville Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Across Hopkins County, recorded fish include bluegill, paddlefish, black crappie and bowfin. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Read Nortonville Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 34°F and July at about 78°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Plan any trip to Nortonville Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. There is a launch about half a mile from the bank. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Homestead Lake, 4.7 miles away. Ask locally about Nortonville Lake if anything is unclear.