According to the 2006 Fishing Forecast, large numbers of hybrid stripers in the 2- to 5-pound range are predicted. Best success for hybrid anglers is in the upper half of the lake. Fishing at night with surface lures is forecast to be good during the summer months.

Special fishing regulations are in place for Herrington Lake. White bass, yellow bass, striped bass and their hybrids have a daily limit of 20 and a possession limit of 40, singly or in combinations. No more than five of the daily limit or 10 of the possession limit may be 15 inches or longer.

Herrington Lake has been compared to a flooded river that covers 1,890 acres in central Kentucky. Some fish are caught in its flooded tributaries, yet most of the hybrid catches come from the original river channel. The lake runs south from the dam as it meanders across parts of Mercer, Boyle and Garrard counties.

Plenty of submerged logs and stumps found throughout the lake can present problems to boaters. Yet these places are where some of the best fishing takes place. The lake is also relatively murky, which may help account for the lack of recreational boating activity.

Access points are numerous, with nearly all of them charging a fee for use. The Dix Dam Boat Ramp is a year-round, 24-hour access ramp with a “B” rating for light recreational boats. This is a paved ramp with parking available nearby.

The Cane Run Ramp has an “A” rating for any size trailerable recreational boat. This is a single-lane launch ramp with a parking lot at the site.

The Camp Kennedy Launch ramp has multiple lanes with an “A” rating. A relatively large parking lot is close by and a courtesy dock is available. Camping and restroom facilities are also available at this location.

The Tanyard Branch-Red Gate Fishing Camp access ramp has a multiple lane ramp with an “A” size rating. Camping and restrooms are available.

The Herrington Marina Ramp also provides good access, with a courtesy dock and relatively large parking area available to anglers. Restrooms are available at this location.

The Bryants Camp launch ramp is a multiple lane ramp with an “A” size rating. A courtesy dock is located at this ramp, as is a paved parking lot with approximately 50 spaces. Camping and restroom facilities are available at this location. As with all the aforementioned launch ramps, this one charges a fee.

For additional information on the lake and the fishing at Herrington Lake, call (859) 748-4444.

TAYLORSVILLE LAKE
At summer pool, Taylorsville Lake provides over 3,000 acres of prime hybrid waters. Covering parts of Spencer, Anderson and Nelson counties, this lake is known for its quality hybrid fishing and for the potential for catching trophy-sized fish.

This impoundment of the Salt River receives runoff from a total of over 2,900 square miles. Parts of 15 Kentucky counties are covered by this watershed, and the lake is named after the nearby town of Taylorsville.