Harlan County · reservoir · 186 acres
Herb Smith Lake
Herb Smith Lake is a reservoir in Harlan County, Kentucky. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Kentucky's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
86°
61°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
67°
14 mph
56%
Sun
Drizzle
78°
67°
8 mph
59%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Martins Fork Lake1.9 mi
- Cranks Creek2.1 mi
- Board Branch2.2 mi
- Crummies Creek2.7 mi
- Turtle Creek4.9 mi
- Enoch Branch5.6 mi
- Dry Creek6.5 mi
- Little Yellow Branch6.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official KY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Herb Smith Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Herb Smith Lake?+
Yes — Kentucky requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Herb Smith Lake?+
Herb Smith Lake is a reservoir in Harlan County, Kentucky. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.