Sunnys Lake, Kentucky: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Kentucky holds Sunnys Lake, in Daviess County. It stands 397 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 8 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Daviess County are larger. Some 3.9 miles away sits Lewisport, the nearest settlement. It is 37 miles to Evansville, the nearest city. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Sunnys Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Species logged across Daviess County include bluegill, white crappie and longear sunfish. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Anyone new to Sunnys Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 31°F to 77°F. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Expect Sunnys Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Fish and Game Farm Lake is 2.6 miles distant. Where Sunnys Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.