gar in mcnealy lake

[usmc_0311_hunter]

The creek that feeds the lake more than likey has a population of gar. I`m sure they find their way into the lake. KB1

what creek feeds it is there any good fishing in it

[walkeraviator]

The creek that feeds it is Pennsylvania Run. It doenst have enough water in it to really support any fish... including gar. If there is a Gar in that lake it was put there by somebody.

[bplgocards]

In my humble opinion, McNeely is a complete waste of time to fish. It is also known as an area for high volumes of drug trafficking, so if you walk through the woods back towards the dam, make sure you pay attention to who/what is around you. But like I said,I wouldn't waste any time there. I don't think the amount of time you would have to invest would be worth it, even if you caught a fish there.

[jcclark]

The last time I heard the DNR did a shock test report on that lake,
they reported that it had a higher than average population
of bass over 15" and rated McNeely and Guist Creek lake "Excellent"
for bass.
That's a higher rating than most all of the major lakes in KY.
(surprising isn't it)

[bplgocards]

The last time I heard the DNR did a shock test report on that lake,
they reported that it had a higher than average population
of bass over 15" and rated McNeely and Guist Creek lake "Excellent"
for bass.
That's a higher rating than most all of the major lakes in KY.
(surprising isn't it)

I read this before also, and would bet everything I own that McNeely is NOT excellent for bass. I take excellent to mean I can go out on a given day and take someone with know fishing experience and they should be able to catch fish.

[artcarney_agr]

It is also known as an area for high volumes of drug trafficking, so if you walk through the woods back towards the dam, make sure you pay attention to who/what is around you.

I believe that. Also lots of fornication going on apparently...evidenced by wrappers scattered about on the trails; I don't quite understand that one.

There are quite a few bluegill in there, and supposedly some redears but I have yet to hear of anyone catching those.

All the bass I've caught out of there have been about 10" or less, so I guess it's a good population but with a small average size. A weightless Senko is about the only reliable bait I've found for that pond, it has produced at least one bass for me each time, especially when worked in the grass during summer.

[Tim_T]

No redear and no good bluegill. I would advise everyone to stay off the water at McNeely! Particularly in May.

[BASSKING]

No redear and no good bluegill. I would advise everyone to stay off the water at McNeely! Particularly in May.

i second that Tim !

[BASSKING]

i doubt there are any gar in that lake but everyone is right it's no good to fish but i've heard it actually does have some decent bass , bluegill and even some decent crappie if you get to know the lake and dont let the looks of the surroundings discourage you , never know what can happen when you give it a chance. as far as a "bad area" , its no worse than any other park in louisville, i grew up off cooper chapple rd and stayed there for almost 23 years. used to walk up there and fish every day for years when i was a kid. for anyone who lives near it and has seen it over the years , it has really came a long way since the 80's when it was really bad up there. im sure some know exactly what im talking about cause back then it was a real $&!% hole.

[uoflfan1017]

went last weekend caught 22 keeper bluegills 1 of them was a redear

[HoskiFishin]

fished there many times with my uncle, always at night, have had 30 bass nights with biggest going 5 plus. My uncle fishes there all summer and has done so for the last 20 years. Im not so sure i would bank fish there but i have had alot of fun under the black lights. But vehicle break ins have become so common at night that i quit going, bummer

[Slimm]

i doubt there are any gar in that lake but everyone is right it's no good to fish but i've heard it actually does have some decent bass , bluegill and even some decent crappie if you get to know the lake and dont let the looks of the surroundings discourage you , never know what can happen when you give it a chance. as far as a "bad area" , its no worse than any other park in louisville, i grew up off cooper chapple rd and stayed there for almost 23 years. used to walk up there and fish every day for years when i was a kid. for anyone who lives near it and has seen it over the years , it has really came a long way since the 80's when it was really bad up there. im sure some know exactly what im talking about cause back then it was a real $&!% hole.

I know this is an old thread but I just found this site and thought I would add my 2¢. I was fishing Mcneely last week and hooked a gar that was approximately 40" long. I got it to the boat and lost it while trying to get it onboard. I was using a 6" Megabait Charlie and that thing hit like a freight train. I was totally shocked it was in there.

I just started fishing McNeely last summer and had good success at night on frogs and buzzbaits. Lots of 2-3 lb fish and caught two 4 1/2 lbs in one night. I live in Valley Station and work in Danville so what time I have to fish I dont want to spend driving...lol.