Reservoir Number 1 near Lexington: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Reservoir Number 1 sits within Fayette County in Kentucky. It lies 971 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 19 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Compared with other Kentucky water on our list, it sits high. The nearest town is Lexington, 1.9 miles away. The nearest city of size is Lexington, 1.9 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir Number 1

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Across Fayette County, recorded fish include bluegill, fantail darter, goldfish, channel catfish and green sunfish. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Take this water a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 76°F, with January the cold end at about 31°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. The season on this water rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. A pier 40 yards from here gives a platform over deeper water. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Lake Fontaine, 0.4 miles out. For this water in particular, ask before you travel.