Lake Malone
Lake Malone covers 814 acres according to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, with access in Muhlenberg and Logan counties. Largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie and redear sunfish are the featured fish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Good in KDFWR 2026 forecast; 12-15 inch protective slot
Bluegill
Good
Channel Catfish
Good
Crappie
Fair
Redear Sunfish
Fair
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Malone State Park rampPublicPaved, any trailerable boat, no fee; marina year-roundDirections ↗
- Shady CliffPublicPaved, light trailerable boats, fee; Logan CountyDirections ↗
- Sherwood PointPublicPaved, light trailerable boats, no feeDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Malone are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake Malone ↗Local tips
- Largemouth bass from 12 to 15 inches must be released; plan to keep fish under or over the slot.
- Three paved ramps (state park, Shady Cliff, Sherwood Point) cover both ends of the lake.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.