Fishing Overview for Herrington Lake
Just south of Lexington, deep and clear Herrington Lake is renowned for trophy largemouth and strong spotted bass populations, plus crappie, blue catfish, and striped bass hybrids; anglers fish steep bluff walls, timber, and creek arm points from shore access areas and numerous ramps, with shad-driven schooling action in fall reminiscent of big-water fisheries like
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Visibility:79%
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Distance to earth:404,597 kmProximity:2.6 %
Moon Phases for Herrington Lake
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minor Time:12:59 am - 02:59 am
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major Time:08:46 am - 10:46 am
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minor Time:04:33 pm - 06:33 pm
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major Time:09:14 pm - 11:14 pm
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
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Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Herrington Lake area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Herrington Lake. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Clarks Run - 0.14466603392km , Dunn Island - 3.48422052628km , Balls Branch - 3.70896700959km , Spears Creek - 4.81871938865km , Hanging Fork Creek - 5.00747236927km , Gwinn Island - 5.07478086201km , Mocks Branch - 5.39457428121km , McKecknie Creek - 6.97700128837km , Hawkins Branch - 9.66152703417km , Middle Fork Sugar Creek - 12.09992616546km , West Fork Sugar Creek - 12.24023564936km , Gilberts Creek - 12.56495849397km , Jack Turner Branch - 12.56542765855km , East Fork Sugar Creek - 13.06001491772km , Logan Creek - 13.26692330045km , Harris Creek - 13.62085858018km , Dix Dam - 14.19479959711km , United States Lock Number Eight - 14.34129055133km , United States Lock Number Eight Kentucky River - 14.38918829375km , Blue Lick Creek - 14.40733047527km , Little Hickman Creek - 14.41651276253km , Quirks Run - 14.65808891192km , Saint Asaph Creek - 15.37914943363km , Scotch Fork - 15.53498570138km , Neals Creek - 16.1829860408km , Peyton Creek - 16.52691708112km , Montgomery Branch - 16.8125742249km , Stingy Creek - 17.41931744039km , Dix River - 17.42578207567km , Jessamine Creek - 17.62444481999km , Cedar Branch - 17.76261044308km , Walnut Flat Creek - 18.62540983284km , East Fork Town Creek - 18.72465112505km , Shelby Branch - 18.76019970187km , Hanging Fork - 18.86406212716km , Lock Number 7 - 19.11303134492km , Town Creek - 19.70910958494km , Johnson Branch - 19.83501580286km , Back Creek - 20.71265049077km , Sledd Branch - 20.83860094822km
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