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Grayson Lake

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Kentucky, United States

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Spotted bass

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White crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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General info

Grayson Lake is a lake located in Carter County, Kentucky, United States. It is also intersecting with Elliott County, Kentucky. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Spotted bass.

Location

38°11′7.8″N 83°02′52.8″W
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Official website

app.fw.ky.gov

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Fishing regulations at Grayson Lake, KY

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Kentucky can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

6

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

Check "Special Regula​tions​​" for site specific regulations.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

38°11′7.8″N 83°02′52.8″W
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FAQ about Grayson Lake fishing

Grayson Lake is a lake located in Carter County, Kentucky, United States. It is also intersecting with Elliott County, Kentucky. Its coordinates are:
38°11′7.8″N 83°02′52.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Grayson Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Grayson Lake are:
  • Largemouth bass - 90 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 20 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Spotted bass - 20 members reported to have caught this fish
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