Fishing conditions for Lake Mingo (KY)
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, afternoon and evening
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Now, September 8
9:14 PM
humidity
56%uv index
0lowcloud cover
21%visibility
24kmmoon rise
04:12AMmoon
new moon
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Lake Mingo (KY) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake Mingo (KY), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Thursday (2 PM peak), Friday (2 PM peak) and Tomorrow (2 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Mingo (KY).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 81°F (27°C). Sunrise today: 07:14 AM, sunset: 07:56 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 7.2 mph (3.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.7 mph (4.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.12 inHg (765 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 4:12 AM and moonset at 6:40 PM.
About this spot
Fishing info
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Experience
The spot is noted for bass and bluegill catches, with occasional pike sightings. There are piers and docks for bank fishing, offering a peaceful atmosphere. Instances of pike resisting and breaking lines have been noted.
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Tips
Consider using stronger fishing lines for pike due to their tendency to break off. Checking weather conditions can improve success. Optimal fishing times are early morning or late afternoon when fish activity is high.
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Fishing seasons
Warmest months are from June to September with temperatures surpassing 64°F. The coolest months, January and February, see temperatures occasionally drop below 30°F. Precipitation remains moderate year-round.
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Lake Mingo (KY) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake Mingo (KY), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Thursday (2 PM peak), Friday (2 PM peak) and Tomorrow (2 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Mingo (KY).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 81°F (27°C). Sunrise today: 07:14 AM, sunset: 07:56 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 7.2 mph (3.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 10.7 mph (4.8 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.12 inHg (765 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 4:12 AM and moonset at 6:40 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Lake Mingo is a small urban fishing lake in Kentucky, managed by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources as an accessible community fishing destination. It supports a warmwater fishery of largemouth bass, channel catfish, and bluegill with possible seasonal rainbow trout stocking, providing local anglers with convenient park-based fishing in an urban setting. Spot Features: Lake Mingo is a small urban lake in Kentucky, likely in the Lexington or surrounding area, managed for accessible community fishing. Shore fishing from the accessible park banks provides the primary access, bass anglers work the vegetated margins with soft plastics and crankbaits, catfish are targeted with cut bait and stinkbait on the bottom, bluegill are caught on small jigs and worms near the bank. Rainbow trout stocking in cooler months is common at Kentucky managed fishing areas. Seasonality: Largemouth bass are the primary year-round sport fish at Lake Mingo, with the best action in spring during the spawning period and in fall. Channel catfish feed actively through the warmer months from spring into fall. Bluegill are most active in late spring during their spawn and remain catchable through summer. Rainbow trout may be stocked in winter months when water temperatures are cool enough to support them.
