New Guy @ Herrington

[KiK]

First post here after visiting many times. Figured I'd register and get legit.

Fairly new to the Herrington Lake area having moved here from another state. Haven't had the chance to get down on the water yet in spite of living here looking down on the lake every morning while having coffee. My trigger finger's getting twitchy.

Looking forward to learning the lake even though a lot of recent posts & observations have not been very positive.

[jcb]

First post here after visiting many times. Figured I'd register and get legit.

Fairly new to the Herrington Lake area having moved here from another state. Haven't had the chance to get down on the water yet in spite of living here looking down on the lake every morning while having coffee. My trigger finger's getting twitchy.

Looking forward to learning the lake even though a lot of recent posts & observations have not been very positive.

Reputation as a quirky lake is deserved IMO. But can give you some really good days. Don't ignore the crappie. Good luck!

[bayouboogie50]

It can be tough most of the time. I had my best luck last year in January and February . We had some days that we caught as many as 20, mostly ky bass. Just got to fish slow. Heard of them catching them on the fnf down there. Gonna give it a try as soon as deer season is over. It's a real deep lake, just take your time and learn it by sections at a time. Good luck!

[Buzzy]

I love this lake but it is tough to learn. I have been fishing it for 4 years now and I am finally getting a grasp of this lake. Crappie are good. Hybrids are even better. If you live on the lake I would try to catch a big flathead. They are in there.

[KiK]

Appreciate the crappie encouragement, gentlemen. That's what I wanted to hear.

I'm down about a mile from King's Mill.

Who knows if the Bryant Camp ramp is a pay ramp? I imagine with KU owning the area, it and all the others will be. Not too cheap to pay my part and the businesses need support I guess but as I am closing in on retirement time, daily access could get costly.

[Buzzy]

Bryants camp is 5 bucks I believe. If you look at the lake every morning don't you have a dock????

[KiK]

Bryants camp is 5 bucks I believe. If you look at the lake every morning don't you have a dock????

No, Mr Buzzy...I mentioned looking down on the lake...emphasis on down. I sit on a high spot overlooking the lake. Nice view but dock would indeed be better. Thanks on the Bryants Camp ramp. I need to get out and visit the marinas to see if they might have some options for a local.

[crappiepappy]

Appreciate the crappie encouragement, gentlemen. That's what I wanted to hear.

I'm down about a mile from King's Mill.

Who knows if the Bryant Camp ramp is a pay ramp? I imagine with KU owning the area, it and all the others will be. Not too cheap to pay my part and the businesses need support I guess but as I am closing in on retirement time, daily access could get costly.

As I understand it ... ALL the ramps are "pay" ramps. Some charge $10, some less. KU conrols the water, but all the land is private, which is why they can charge for using the ramps. I do believe, however, that an annual pass for launching can be purchased from some Marina's (at least you used to be able to).

We had this very same discussion back in 2008, on a Crappie fishing website that I'm a member of ... and even people that didn't, or never would fish Herrington, were outraged at the launch ramp fee hike.

... pappy

[KiK]

As I understand it ... ALL the ramps are "pay" ramps. Some charge $10, some less. KU conrols the water, but all the land is private, which is why they can charge for using the ramps. I do believe, however, that an annual pass for launching can be purchased from some Marina's (at least you used to be able to).

We had this very same discussion back in 2008, on a Crappie fishing website that I'm a member of ... and even people that didn't, or never would fish Herrington, were outraged at the launch ramp fee hike.

... pappy

Thanks, CPappy. I'm going to visit a few around here and see if I can't do a yearly thing with one of them. I've got at least 3 that I know of in rock throwing distance.

Don't know how many CrappiePappys are around the interwebs in KY but I think I recently ogled some old pics of one of your crappie fishing excursions. IIRC, it was in the Wilmore area somewhere...maybe the river. Wherever it was, you & the wife/partner had plenty of fish to clean. My freezer's bout empty so I'm gonna have to get busy.

[Drew1233]

I believe this is where we/I will be fishing the KSHAA fishing regional. Coach told me its a deep clear water pit. Doesnt hold many fish. Ive heard the spring time/ winter jerk bait might do the trick We will be lucky to pul in a keeper fish. Make sure to keep us updated on fishing conditions! Thanks, drew

[bayouboogie50]

It's not quiet that tough. Usually takes 8-10 lbs to win a tourney. More if someone has a good kicker

I believe this is where we/I will be fishing the KSHAA fishing regional. Coach told me its a deep clear water pit. Doesnt hold many fish. Ive heard the spring time/ winter jerk bait might do the trick We will be lucky to pul in a keeper fish. Make sure to keep us updated on fishing conditions! Thanks, drew

[Drew1233]

It's not quiet that tough. Usually takes 8-10 lbs to win a tourney. More if someone has a good kicker

That's always good to know. If anyone has any good bait/ presentation tips I'd love to know if anyone wants to share or pm me. Thanks, drew