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Grayson Lake

Lake fishing  Kentucky · 06:14 - 18:41

Grayson Lake is a lake in Kentucky. The main target species are Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
93°
Thu
79%
94°
Fri
85%
88°
Best day
Sat
72%
89°
Sun
80%
92°
Mon
78%
94°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
76°F
Air temp
90°F
Wind
4 mph
Pressure
30.15 inHg → stable
Clouds
7.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:29–07:29 Day 07:29–17:26 Dusk 17:26–19:26

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 14:42–16:42 Major period 02:42–04:42 Minor period 10:04–11:34 Minor period 19:51–21:21

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

14:00
90°
15:00
91°
16:00
91°
17:00
90°
18:00
85°
19:00
80°
20:00
78°
21:00
76°
22:00
75°
23:00
73°
00:00
72°
01:00
72°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
59%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
52%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
50%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
48%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
31%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge and Striped Bass.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Grayson Lake is a 1,500-acre (6.1 km2) reservoir in Carter and Elliott counties in Kentucky. It was created by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in 1968 by impounding the Little Sandy River with the Grayson Dam, an earthen structure 120 feet (37 m) high, creating a maximum capacity of 118,990 acre-feet (146,770,000 m3). Sections of Kentucky Route 7 were re-routed as a result of the lake's creation. KY 7 now traverses a modern highway stretch around the park, crossing the dam also.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Grayson Lake?

The usual catches here are Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Striped Bass, Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Grayson Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Grayson Lake?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Grayson Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 29%.