Need to take elderly man fishing around Louisville

[downtime]

elmer davis lake in owenton is crazy right now for pan-fishing. right on the banks, you can actually pick your fish.. but you cant lose with beaver lake either..

[Stratos201]

I also think that McNeely in Louisville would be your best bet. That way, he wouldn't have to be bothered with being on the road very long and I believe you would probably do better at McNeeley than at Taylorsville. Beaver would be a good lake to take him to but it's over an hour's drive.

[ohiorivercatfisherman]

why not take him to some of the ponds here in louisville?
Waterson lake has some nice gills, and small crappie in it (it's a stocked lake) and is wheelchair accessible
also cherokee park has some decent fishing, and is also handicapped accessible

[Todd2]

I'd have to agree with Mcneely lake. I've been a couple of times this year with gas prices being what they are, it's less than 10 minute drive for me. My advice would be to put in at the ramp (and watch because it's kind of steep) then go right toward the dam. There is a lot of cover to throw out and you should be able to catch some bass or bluegill. Good luck...

[RoadToad]

McNeely is definitely the closest. I love Elmer Davis, and I think it's worth the hour and a half drive to Owenton. If you're thinking about maybe some catfish, then Guist is probably your best bet. And there are lots of bankfishing opportunities. In addition to the two that ohiorivercatfisherman mentioned, there's Tom Wallace Lake in Fairdale (excellent access), Fisherman's Park in J'Town, and Miles Park Pond #4 on Shelbyville Rd. They all have bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie in them.