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Williamstown Lake Water Details - KY

Williamstown Lake is a reservoir located in Grant County, Kentucky, offering anglers convenient access with two marinas nearby, including the Williamstown Lake Marina just 0.19 miles away. The lake is close to several towns, including Doughton, Knoxville, Locust Grove, and the historical town of Ezra, making it an accessible and appealing destination for local and visiting anglers.

This named-water page is not a claim that fishing is legal, safe, or productive here. Check public access, local regulations, fish-consumption advisories, and posted closures before fishing.

© OpenStreetMap contributors · open Williamstown Lake in OpenStreetMap or use coordinates 38.66551, -84.52860.

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Water temperature & water-quality monitoring

Check the official EPA assessment (impaired-waters status and fish-consumption advisories) for Williamstown Lake at How’s My Waterway (EPA).

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State fishing records

Bowfin 15.08 lbs (1999) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Longnose Gar 40.00 lbs (1956) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Paddlefish (Spoonbill) 106.00 lbs (2004) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Spotted Gar 6.26 lbs (2025) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Coosa Bass 1.21 lbs (2013) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Kentucky (Spotted) Bass 7.63 lbs (1970) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Largemouth Bass 14.59 lbs (2019) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Smallmouth Bass * ( All tackle world record ) 11.94 lbs (1955) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Striped Bass (Rockfish) 58.25 lbs (1985) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Hybrid Striped Bass 20.50 lbs (1991) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
White Bass (TIE) 5.00 lbs (1943) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Yellow Bass 1.40 lbs (2009) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Bighead Carp 65.06 lbs (2020) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Blue Sucker 8.34 lbs (2009) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Buffalo (Smallmouth) 55.00 lbs (2000) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Common Carp 54.88 lbs (1971) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Creek Chub 0.59 lbs (2006) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Golden Redhorse 4.31 lbs (1998) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Golden Shiner 0.45 lbs (2020) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Grass Carp 58.50 lbs (2009) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Northern Hog Sucker 1.75 lbs (2005) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
River Chub 0.16 lbs (2025) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
River Redhorse 9.06 lbs (2003) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Silver Carp 17.34 lbs — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Silver Redhorse 5.38 lbs (2010) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Striped Shiner 0.17 lbs (2021) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
White Sucker 1.63 lbs (1998) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Blue Catfish 106.90 lbs (2018) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Bullhead Catfish 5.50 lbs (2013) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Channel Catfish 32.00 lbs (2004) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Flathead Catfish 97.00 lbs (1956) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
White Catfish 5.27 lbs (2016) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Freshwater Drum 42.81 lbs (2021) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Skipjack Herring 3.10 lbs (2006) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Gizzard Shad 4.08 lbs (2009) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Goldeye 2.64 lbs (2001) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Mooneye 0.63 lbs (2019) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Sauger 7.44 lbs (1983) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Saugeye 9.03 lbs (2021) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Walleye 21.50 lbs (1958) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Yellow Perch 1.58 lbs (2024) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Chain Pickerel 5.38 lbs (1983) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Grass Pickerel 0.63 lbs (1989) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Muskellunge 47.00 lbs (2008) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Northern Pike 10.53 lbs (2006) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Tiger Muskie (Muskellunge/Northern Pike Hybrid) 19.56 lbs (2007) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Bluegill 4.19 lbs (1983) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Crappie (White or Black) 4.87 lbs (1989) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Green Sunfish 1.59 lbs (2008) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Longear Sunfish 0.83 lbs (2006) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Redbreast Sunfish 0.88 lbs (1997) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Redear Sunfish (Shellcracker) 3.06 lbs (1982) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Rock Bass 1.63 lbs (1975) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Warmouth 1.39 lbs (2003) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Brook Trout 3.65 lbs (2015) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Brown Trout 21.00 lbs (2000) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Lake Trout 5.31 lbs (1983) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Rainbow Trout 14.38 lbs (1972) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Bluntnose Minnow No longer accepting submissions. 0.01 lbs (2008) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Spottail Shiner No longer accepting submissions. 0.01 lbs (2013) — Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources

Official KY state-record fish are published by the Kentucky Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources — records there are the state's, not a MonsterRodHolders list.

Location facts

Marinas nearby2
Nearest marina (mi)0.19
CountyGrant
Water typereservoir

Nearby towns & communities

  • Doughton (2.2 mi)
  • Knoxville (2.76 mi)
  • Locust Grove (2.93 mi)
  • Ezra (historical) (3.95 mi)
  • Goforth (4.3 mi)

Nearby attractions

  • Williamstown Lake Marina — source

Fishing videos