Mc Neely Lake

Boat Ramps: 1
Access Points: 1
Species: 8

McNeely Lake is a 55-acre, L-shaped impoundment located in southern Jefferson County, Kentucky, near the suburb of Okolona. Built in the mid-1950s and opened to public fishing in 1955, this lake is owned by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and situated within the 746-acre McNeely Lake Park, operated by the Louisville Metro Parks system. Named after Louis P. McNeely, a former sports editor of the Louisville Times and avid outdoorsman, the lake was created by impounding a branch of Floyd's Fork, a tributary to the Salt River. With approximately 4 miles of shoreline, a maximum depth of 30 feet near the dam, and an average depth of 10 feet, McNeely Lake offers excellent fishing opportunities for casual anglers in the metropolitan Louisville area while maintaining a peaceful atmosphere since gasoline-powered motors are prohibited.

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Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Mc Neely Lake and what's needed to catch them.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Flathead Catfish

Pylodictis olivaris

Redear Sunfish

Lepomis microlophus

Warmouth Sunfish

Lepomis gulosus

White Crappie

Pomoxis annularis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Mc Neely Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

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Know where you can legally fish on Mc Neely Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Kentucky licenses and regulations

Kentucky Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Kentucky Fishing License

All persons must fill out and carry the proper license and permit to fish any Kentucky waters except residents and nonresidents age 15 and younger.

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Kentucky Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Kentucky Stream Access Laws

Public usage is limited to larger waterways with more permanent commerce and transportation. The public right to navigation includes boating, fishing, swimming, temporary anchorage and incidental use of the riverbed, regardless of streambed ownership.

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Take Mc Neely Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

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HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.