The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Herrington Lake
Boyle County, Kentucky · 2,340 acres (3.6 sq mi)
Level falling, calm tomorrow morning.
About Herrington Lake
Herrington Lake spreads over 2,340 acres in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was made by Dix Dam on the Dix. Herrington Lake, formed by Dix Dam in 1925, is the deepest lake in Kentucky.
From end to end it runs about 9.3 miles with roughly 61 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 720 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 249 ft. The nearest town, Danville, is about 3.5 miles south. Lexington, the nearest city, is about 19 miles northeast.
- Size
- 2,340 acres (3.6 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 249 ft
- Shoreline
- About 61 miles
- End to end
- About 9.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 720 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Dix Dam, Dix
- County
- Boyle County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Herrington Lake
Anglers come to Herrington Lake for bluegill and sunfish, catfish, crappie, striped bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass and white bass.
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
- Crappie
- Striped bass
- Largemouth bass
- Spotted bass
- White bass
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
Falling 1.9 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:17 am · sunset 5:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Herrington Lake
- Danvilleabout 3.5 mi south
- Wilmoreabout 5.8 mi northeast
- Lancasterabout 6 mi southeast
- Harrodsburgabout 6.2 mi northwest
- Lexingtonnearest city, about 19 mi northeast
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Questions about Herrington Lake
What fish are in Herrington Lake?
Herrington Lake holds bluegill and sunfish, catfish, crappie, striped bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass and white bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Herrington Lake?
About 249 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Herrington Lake?
2,340 acres, with about 61 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Herrington Lake?
Danville is about 3.5 miles south; Wilmore is about 5.8 miles northeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Herrington Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Herrington Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
