tubing, jet skiing, fishing, and boating are popular on the lake. Due to the lake's popularity and proximity to a major city (the closest large lake to Louisville), fishing pressure on the lake is high, which can make fishing difficult. Fishing with jugs for catfish is a common sight. References External links Taylorsville Lake State Park Kentucky Department of Parks Taylorsville Lake History Kentucky Department of Parks Taylorsville Lake Louisville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Reservoirs in Kentucky Protected areas of Anderson County, Kentucky Protected areas of Nelson County, Kentucky Protected areas of Spencer County, Kentucky Bodies of water of Anderson County, Kentucky Bodies of water of Nelson County, Kentucky Bodies of water of Spencer County, Kentucky Salt River (Kentucky)