Grayson Lake is a scenic 1,500-acre reservoir nestled in the rolling hills of northeastern Kentucky, spanning Carter and Elliott counties. Created in 1968 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the impounding of the Little Sandy River by the Grayson Dam, this mesotrophic lake features approximately 74 miles of shoreline characterized by impressive limestone bluffs rising 50 to 150 feet above the water. The lake's character transforms above Bruin Creek, where the shoreline shifts from rolling green hills to dramatic rock canyons with numerous waterfalls cascading from the limestone cliffs. With a maximum depth of 60 feet near the dam, Grayson Lake provides diverse fishing opportunities in a breathtaking natural setting and serves as the centerpiece of Grayson Lake State Park.