Fishing Rieber Lake in Jefferson County, Kentucky

• Overview

  In Kentucky, Rieber Lake belongs to Jefferson County. The bank is 459 feet above sea level. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Jefferson County standards. The closest town, Valley Station, is 3.1 miles away. For a city, Louisville is 14 miles off. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Rieber Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish documented in Jefferson County include bluegill, fantail darter and longear sunfish. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Work Rieber Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 77°F and January near 32°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Rieber Lake by conditions rather than dates. Early and late in the day beat the middle for most of the year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The water borders Jefferson Memorial Forest, so expect the reserve rules to apply. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Bennett Lake at 2.9 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on Rieber Lake is worth confirming on the day.