Lake Size: 181 Acres Shoreline Length (Miles): 7.6 Miles Deepest Depth: 55 Latitude: 38.490833 Longitude: -82.866111 Lake Level Above Sea Level: 607 ft Counties: Greenup County Cities: Argillite
Information: Greenbo Lake is a 181-acre reservoir nestled in the Appalachian foothills of Greenup County, Kentucky. The lake was jointly created in 1955 by the Greenbo Lake Association (a group of residents who desired to create a recreation attraction in their area) and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Its distinctive name derives from the combination of the names of the county it is located in and adjacent Boyd County. The lake was named after Greenup and Boyd Counties because it lies between the both of them. The association held a competition for the naming of this lake, and the winner picked the name.
Boating
Fishing
Miscellaneous Info
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
stocks a total of 15,000 rainbow trout in this lake during January and October each year. Anglers have the best success at catching trout from mid-May through early September at night from dusk until 1 am. Fish at depths of 12 - 20 feet from a boat with a floating
light over the deepest area of the lake. Motorboats must be operated at idle speed at Greenbo Lake.
Anglers can also experience good fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish at Greenbo Lake. A fishing pier is located in the upper lake area near the boat ramp and a fishing walkway parallels the face of the dam. Because this lake is so deep and clear, fishing success is best during early morning, late afternoon, or at night.
Species that may be taken include largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, redear sunfish, channel
catfish, and rainbow trout.
Greenbo Lake is located in Greenup County at Greenbo State Park on KY Highway 1711. From I-64, take KY
Highway 1 north (Grayson Exit) to KY Highway 1711 west. The Park provides many facilities including a boat dock,
marina, courtesy dock, handicapped fishing pier, launching ramp, restaurant, swimming pool, camping sites, and aspacious parking area. The marina remains open from April 1st to October 31st. The lake was built in 1955 and opened to public fishing in 1958. Jug
and limb lines are prohibited and the lake is designated "Idle Speed Only".
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