How to use our fishing calendar
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 and around Lexington, Kentucky centers on rich bass and panfish lakes, well-managed city reservoirs, and a network of creeks that offer excellent multi-species action. Anglers target largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, and stocked trout in nearby waters like Jacobson Park Lake, Elkhorn Creek, and the region’s productive farm ponds. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:380,340 kmProximity:59.5 %
Moon Phases for Lexington
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minor Time:04:51 am - 06:51 am
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major Time:10:40 am - 12:40 pm
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minor Time:04:30 pm - 06:30 pm
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major Time:10:55 pm - 12:55 am
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.
Fishing Barometer
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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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Fishing Overview Lexington
Lexington, Kentucky fishing revolves around small to mid-sized reservoirs, flowing creeks, and countless private and public ponds scattered across horse country. Within an easy drive of town, anglers can chase largemouth bass, panfish, catfish, seasonal trout, and even river-run species like white bass and hybrid stripers. Understanding seasonal movements and matching your tactics to each water type is the key to consistent catches.
Spring is prime time around Lexington. As water temps climb into the mid‑50s, largemouth bass slide shallow in Jacobson Park Lake, McNeely Lake, and other local reservoirs, staging on rocky points, submerged wood, and the first green weeds. Slow-rolled spinnerbaits, 3–4 inch swimbaits, and suspending jerkbaits excel on windy banks. Once bass lock on beds in protected coves, switch to soft plastics like Texas-rigged creature baits, wacky-rigged stick worms, and small jigs pitched to visible cover and shoreline transitions.
In the same period, bluegill and redear sunfish migrate toward gravel and sand pockets. For numbers, fish a small float with a size 6–10 hook tipped with red worms or waxworms set 1–3 feet deep around riprap, marina corners, and laydowns. Crappie in nearby reservoirs and city lakes suspend over brush and along creek channels; 1/16–1/32 oz marabou or tube jigs in chartreuse/white, shad, or monkey milk are reliable producers, especially slow-trolled or cast and counted down to suspended schools.
Summer in Lexington brings clear water and heavier fishing pressure, so downsizing and fishing low-light windows pay off. At daybreak and dusk, work topwaters like poppers and walking baits along grass edges and riprap for aggressive largemouth. Once the sun is high, shift to deeper structure: points, drop-offs near dam faces, and channel bends. Carolina rigs, Ned rigs, and finesse jigs with natural green pumpkin or shad colors excel in the region’s often-clear water. In ponds and smaller lakes, a simple 4–5 inch weightless stick worm skipped under overhanging trees and docks remains one of the most consistent producers all summer.
For catfish, focus on evenings and after dark. Channel cats in Jacobson and other area lakes hold near the old creek channel, riprap, and any inflow. Stink baits, cut shad, and chicken liver on slip-sinker rigs work well; set your rig so the bait rests just off bottom. On flowing water like North and South Elkhorn Creek, target deeper bends, logjams, and undercut banks with live bait or fresh cut bait, giving each spot 20–30 minutes before moving.
Fall brings a strong shallow bite as baitfish push into coves and creek arms. Cover water with squarebill crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and small swimbaits around wood and riprap. Crappie stack up on mid-depth brush and bridge pilings; vertically jig or hover small plastics just above the cover. Bluegill and redear track along the remaining green weeds and sunny banks, and small jigs tipped with a bit of worm can be deadly under a float.
Winter slows the bite but does not shut it down. Focus on the deepest accessible water in city lakes and reservoirs, especially along dam faces and main-lake points. Slowly drag finesse jigs and shaky heads down the breaks, pausing frequently. On creeks, look for deeper holes and fish vertically with small hair jigs or live minnows for crappie, and bounce smaller soft plastics along the bottom for cold-water bass.
Across the Lexington area, light-to-medium spinning tackle with 6–10 lb fluorocarbon covers most finesse bass and panfish scenarios, while medium-heavy outfits with 12–17 lb line suit power techniques and catfish. Pay attention to water clarity, temperature swings, and wind direction, and adjust lure size and color accordingly. With pattern-based thinking and a willingness to move, Lexington’s compact but diverse waters can fish much bigger than they look.
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.
Leonard Creek - 2.90741505075km , Indian Grave Creek - 3.91482645422km , Weightman Creek - 3.92188732731km , Tinkers Creek - 4.0981246729km , Michael Branch - 4.92987128204km , Hamby Creek - 4.97504291264km , Lexington Storage Reservoir Dam - 5.17396964926km , Rat Spring Branch - 5.49013999434km , Rich Fork - 5.83584410141km , Rocky Spring Branch - 5.88024101433km , Jimmys Creek - 6.14716574702km , Glossons Lake Number One Dam - 6.82820814124km , Easter Creek - 6.86417979233km , Glossons Lake Number Two Dam - 7.40985938975km , Lake Tom-A-Lex Dam - 7.59916315685km , Glossens Lake Number Three Dam - 7.73048026896km , Pounder Fork - 7.77258987513km , Glossons Lake Dam Number One - 7.99478947449km , Craver Lake - 8.00051909241km , Tar Creek - 8.95805555766km , Cobles Reservoir Dam - 9.3504537149km , Lingle Lake Dam - 9.92597558454km , Cain Creek - 10.17090837424km , Dunkers Creek - 11.0581344236km , Sooky Creek - 11.451579746km , Huffmans Creek - 12.01818918581km , Gobble Creek - 12.46158559116km , Hunts Fork - 12.68860887674km , Dykers Creek - 12.74843307392km , North Hamby Creek - 12.83154044329km , South Potts Creek - 13.15020480063km , Hartley Creek - 13.26221593448km , Sandy Creek - 13.26221593448km , Oil Mill Branch - 13.47665643535km , Forest Lake Dam - 13.50302478821km , North Potts Creek - 13.66117317551km , Boss Branch - 14.01173422201km , Cool Branch - 14.5840025874km , Peoples Creek - 14.88692234136km , Clodfelter Lake Dam - 14.88953969155km
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