Herrington Lake Fishing Spot
- Acreage: 3600
- Max Depth: 249'
- Elevation: 880'
- Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/09/09 12:16 PM
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Herrington Lake Description
Herrington Lake, filled in the spring of 1925, was Kentucky’s first large-scale impoundment and boasts of producing some of the finest reservoir fishing the state has ever known. Great fishing is abundant and the well-stocked lake contains bluegill, catfish, crappie, hybrid striped bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass & white bass. The 3600 acre lake is the perfect playground for many outdoor and recreational sports. There are 6 marinas around the lake with all your fishing needs, and many campgrounds.
Herrington Lake is a 2,335-acre (9 km2) artificial lake located in Mercer, Garrard and Boyle counties in Kentucky, USA. The lake was created by Kentucky Utilities' damming of the Dix River in 1925 to generate hydroelectric power.[1] With a maximum depth of 249 feet (76 m), Herrington Lake is the deepest lake in Kentucky.[2] It contains many species of fish, including bluegill, catfish, crappie, hybrid striped bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass, and white bass.[3]