Fishing Laurel River Lake

AKA: Laurel River Reservoir

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Laurel River Lake, KY

Popular Fish Species Laurel River Lake, KY

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Smallmouth bass dominate bass angler attention in the main part of the lake, which is clearer water. Laurel River Lake is one of the better smallmouth lakes in the state. Fishing for smallmouth bass is good anytime they are shallow - in spring, during high water, mornings in summer and during warmer fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap, and around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with small worms, jigs and spoons. Largemouth bass and spotted bass also reside here in good numbers.

Walleye Fishing

Thanks to good fisheries management and annual walleye stocking for four decades, a healthy population of walleye are thriving in the waters of Laurel River Lake this year. May and June tend to be the best time for weekend anglers to catch them. During this time they tend to move shallower and closer to shore. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. As always, staying close by schools of baitfish. They are eager to feed throughout the lake, but tend to concentrate around structure on points, flats and ledges off the river channels. A proven method for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.

Largemouth Bass Fishing

The better largemouth bass fishing in Laurel River Lake tends to be up-lake toward the incoming rivers where the water is murkier and often more fertile. Fishing for largemouth bass is good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer, and during warm Fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure. Smallmouth bass and spotted bass also reside here in good numbers.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, brown trout, bluegill and white bass at Laurel River Lake in Kentucky.

One of the deepest and clearest lakes in all Kentucky, Laurel River Lake supports both warm-water and cold-water species of fish. It is one of only a handful of major lakes offering trout fishing. This 6,000-acre lake in the southeast part of the state, 2 miles west of Corbin, KY has 190 miles of picturesque shoreline. Popular fish species in the lake include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, and bluegill. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake. Anglers can fish from shore or from boats.

Primary fish species residing in Laurel River Lake

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Laurel River Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
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Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
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Convenience Store: YES
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