Leary Lake fishing

Leary Lake fishing is on a community pond. The stocking report does not name the species. Also recorded: Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, and Largemouth Bass. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in February and March. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, day for Redear Sunfish, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

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Last stocked
March 12, 2026
Plants on record
3
Since 2025
Species recorded
3
Elevation
903.4 ft

Fish at Leary Lake

0 stocked · 3 confirmed present

How Leary Lake is stocked

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.

Big Bone Creek (11.3 mi), Gunpowder Creek (17.8 mi), and Lake Mingo (61.1 mi) were stocked more recently.

Fish stocked in 2025

1,500

Fish stocked in 2026

3,000

Stocking history

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
March 12, 2026–1,500–report
February 25, 2026–1,500–report
November 5, 2025–1,500–report

Access and facts

Water type
community pond
Nearest town
Crittenden
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
No
ADA accessible
Yes
Fee required
No

A 4.6-acre FINs pond on Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA, half a mile southeast of Crittenden (from US 25 north of Williamstown, turn onto KY 491). Bank fishing plus a fishing pier with an accessible ramp; unpaved parking, no boat ramp. Restrooms are not confirmed.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources before you go.

Nearest lakes

Big Bone Creek 11.3 mi last stocked April 2, 2026 Gunpowder Creek 17.8 mi last stocked April 2, 2026 Prisoners Lake 21.8 mi last stocked March 10, 2026 West Hickman Creek 60 mi last stocked February 19, 2026 Lake Mingo 61.1 mi last stocked March 25, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Leary Lake?

Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, and Largemouth Bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Leary Lake stocked?

Last stocked March 12, 2026. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in February and March.

How do you get on Leary Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, it is ADA accessible, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Crittenden. A 4.6-acre FINs pond on Curtis Gates Lloyd WMA, half a mile southeast of Crittenden (from US 25 north of Williamstown, turn onto KY 491). Bank fishing plus a fishing pier with an accessible ramp; unpaved parking, no boat ramp. Restrooms are not confirmed.

Which lakes near Leary Lake were stocked more recently?

Big Bone Creek (11.3 mi), Gunpowder Creek (17.8 mi), and Lake Mingo (61.1 mi) were stocked more recently.

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