Today's Best Fishing Times for
Lexington, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Lexington, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Lexington, Kentucky centers on productive small reservoirs, farm ponds, and nearby rivers that hold bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, and stocked trout. Anglers around Lexington can target everything from trophy largemouth bass in local lakes to seasonal rainbow trout in creeks and urban waters, using a mix of bank-fishing and small-boat tactics. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Lexington include: Kentucky River, Herrington Lake, Elkhorn Creek, Taylorsville Lake, Cave Run Lake, Lake Cumberland, Laurel River Lake, Dix River, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:43 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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    84%
  • Waning Gibbous - 84% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 14th June
  • Distance to earth:
    399,671 km
    Proximity:
    14.1 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Lexington
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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    03:50 am - 05:50 am
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    11:01 pm - 01:01 am
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Gibbous at 84% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -1 hour and -44 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Thu, 4 Jun 03:05 • 37.989, -84.478
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky offers anglers a mix of urban lakes, small reservoirs, and easy access to the Kentucky River, giving bank and small-boat fishermen plenty of options close to town. The key to success here is understanding how seasonal patterns move bass, catfish, crappie, and panfish around these relatively shallow, fertile systems.

Spring is prime time for largemouth bass in Lexington-area lakes like Jacobson Lake and other small public waters. As water temperatures climb into the 55–65°F range, bass move from wintering holes along the old creek channels and deeper dam faces into pea gravel and clay banks to spawn. Target secondary points leading into coves with medium-diving crankbaits, 1/4–3/8 oz spinnerbaits, and Texas-rigged soft plastics. When fish push shallow onto beds, subtle presentations like weightless stickbaits and wacky rigs pitched to visible cover, riprap, and laydowns produce well.

Crappie and panfish follow a similar pattern, sliding into protected coves and shallow wood in spring. Focus on any brush piles, downed trees, and fishing piers, running small tube jigs or marabou jigs under fixed or slip floats. Bluegill and redear sunfish become aggressive as the water warms; use small pieces of nightcrawler, crickets, or 1/32 oz jigs around spawning banks with visible beds in 2–5 feet of water. Light line (4–6 lb test) is a major advantage in these often-clear urban lakes.

Summer fishing around Lexington is usually a low-light game. On bright days, bass slide to offshore structure: the dam face, channel swings, and deeper weed edges. Work 3/8–1/2 oz football jigs, Carolina rigs, and deep-running crankbaits along these breaks. Early and late, topwaters like walking baits, buzzbaits, and hollow-body frogs shine around shallow grass, overhanging trees, and riprap banks. Night fishing for bass and catfish can be excellent; slow-roll big spinnerbaits for bass and soak cut shad, chicken liver, or prepared baits on simple slip-sinker rigs for channel catfish on gently sloping banks.

Fall brings some of the most consistent action as baitfish push shallow again. Bass and white bass, where present in connected river systems and larger reservoirs nearby, key on shad. Look for surface activity on calm afternoons and throw lipless crankbaits, small swimbaits, and compact spinnerbaits across wind-blown points. Crappie suspend around mid-depth brush and vertical structure; a slow vertical presentation with small plastics or minnows just above marked fish on electronics is highly effective.

Winter doesn’t shut down the bite in Lexington, but it does compress fish into deeper water. Bass hug the dam, the deepest part of creek channels, and any vertical cover available. Jerkbaits with long pauses, blade baits, and small finesse jigs are solid producers. Channel catfish and carp can still be taken by soaking baits on bottom in the deepest basins, particularly on warming trends between cold fronts.

Lexington anglers do well by thinking small and stealthy: compact tackle, light line, and a quiet approach from the bank pay off in these pressured urban and suburban waters. Focus on subtle structural changes—points, small coves, riprap transitions, and any man-made cover—and adjust lure size and speed to water temperature. With a few well-chosen rods and a handful of proven baits, you can consistently catch fish right around Lexington without needing big water or big boats.

The Best Fishing Spots around Lexington

Kentucky River

Flowing along the southern edge of Lexington, the Kentucky River offers diverse fishing in pools and tailwaters for smallmouth bass, catfish, white bass, and seasonal runs of crappie; anglers work rocky banks and current seams from shore or target deeper bends and tributary mouths by boat, with spring and fall providing active bites and summer night fishing a local favorite, comparable in regional draw to large reservoirs like Herrington Lake and Taylorsville Lake.

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 Lake Cumberland.

Elkhorn Creek

A central Kentucky classic, Elkhorn Creek is a premier wading and paddling fishery for smallmouth bass, with supplemental catches of rock bass, sunfish, and channel catfish; clear, riffle-run-pool structure lets anglers target eddies and undercut banks on foot or by kayak, with late spring through early fall topwater action rivaling stream options near Lexington.

Taylorsville Lake

West of Lexington, Taylorsville Lake is known for abundant crappie, quality largemouth bass, and strong numbers of white bass and catfish; anglers focus on flooded timber, creek channels, and main-lake points from shore access areas and multiple ramps and marinas, with spring crappie and fall schooling action drawing crowds similar to Cave Run Lake.

Cave Run Lake

East of Lexington near Morehead, Cave Run Lake is a destination fishery famous for muskellunge alongside solid largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish; anglers troll breaks and timber for muskies or fish weed edges and flats for bass and panfish, with fall turnover and spring warming trends providing peak action comparable to Laurel River Lake.

Lake Cumberland

A massive reservoir south of Lexington, Lake Cumberland is a premier multi-species destination for trophy striped bass, quality smallmouth and largemouth bass, plus walleye, crappie, and catfish; anglers troll deep channels and target points and coves by boat, while select shoreline areas provide access, drawing statewide attention comparable to Cave Run Lake.

Laurel River Lake

Known for clear, deep water and scenic coves, Laurel River Lake offers excellent smallmouth and spotted bass fishing, with bonus walleye, trout in cooler zones, and panfish; anglers use finesse tactics on rocky points and steep banks or troll for suspended fish, a clear-water experience akin to Herrington Lake but larger and more remote.

Dix River

Below Herrington Dam, the Dix River tailwater is a unique cold-influenced stretch producing trout along with smallmouth bass and rock bass; anglers wade or float to work pools, seams, and undercut banks, finding good action during stable flows and cooler periods, making it a specialized alternative to bigger venues like Kentucky River.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Lexington area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Lexington. 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.

West Hickman Creek - 9.37840715748km , East Hickman Creek - 9.38336950539km , Wymers Branch - 9.41611902863km , Vaughns Branch - 9.7287021814km , David Fork - 10.7123057998km , Wolf Run - 11.49395696927km , Baughman Fork - 13.45698119478km , Raven Run - 13.46362232255km , Jones Creek - 13.74775328055km , Elk Lick Creek - 14.12252747042km , Boggs Fork - 14.17561349675km , Hines Creek - 15.59185309903km , Marble Creek - 15.78800177072km , Tate Creek - 15.99959470777km , Shannon Run - 16.0505166508km , Manchester Branch - 16.0629843623km , Lock 9 - 16.45695309143km , Hills Spring Branch - 18.1064373273km , Smith Fork - 18.24644152948km , Jouett Creek - 18.51276411178km , Steeles Run - 18.95534121174km , West Fork Lower Howard Creek - 19.2887366022km , Lower Howard Creek - 19.6464503524km , Town Fork - 19.68983737196km , Elm Fork - 19.78971596944km , Cave Spring Creek - 20.7742343994km , Codell Lake - 21.46834975379km , US Lock Number 10 - 21.63415746529km , Sinking Creek - 21.98275256099km , Otter Creek - 22.06420565043km , East Fork Clear Creek - 22.84455653002km , Hutchison Creek - 23.26839151183km , Vincent Branch - 23.61497851744km , Constant Creek - 24.00639012417km , Shallow Ford Creek - 24.19249213863km , Honest Branch - 24.6512017508km , Jessamine Creek - 24.90481374696km , Boyd Run - 24.92052579863km , Lanes Run - 25.21759574714km , Miller Run - 25.25038090075km

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