Freeman Lake Fishing in Hardin County, Kentucky
Elizabethtown Area

I've been fishing Freeman Lake heavily the past few years, mostly due to how close it is to my house. Spring fishing there is excellent, even from the bank. In fact, I regularly catch 2 and 3 lb largemouth from the bank. As the season goes on, and the place is fished by so many people, you best bet is to get out in a boat. I figure the fish are so used to seeing every type of lure thrown into the water and then cranked back to the bank that they don't even give it a second look. Throwing to the bank and reeling back to the open water is much more natural and different for the fish, so they tend to strike with more frequency. I see a lot of people catching large catfish and carp just about everytime I'm out there. The bluegill and crappie are plentiful, although their size is generally way to small to keep. I only catch and release there, and it's a great place to hone your skills for your prized spot later on. Fishing is open to the public, but you have to buy a fishing permit at the office. It's 5 bucks a day or 20 bucks a year and you have to have a valid Kentucky Fishing license. It's not the best, but it's great for what it is and a whole lot of fun. Hope you Enjoy!

I disagree with size of Crappie, heck the panfish there is excellent. I have fished it for the last 2 weeks. I've some huge Crappies., and have caught a large amount of them.