Kentucky Lake in 3-D at today's water level, about 59 ft at the deepest. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Kentucky Lake today
Kentucky · 221.9 sq mi · updated
Clear water, 60°F water, level falling, near normal, calm this morning.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off · about 15 ft deep today
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Tuesday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 am bestsunrise, moonrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pmsunset, moonset · wind 5 mph
Wednesday Slow
- 5:45 am – 8:00 am bestsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 12:30 pm – 2:45 pmmoon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodSmallmouth bass
Prime range. Rocky points, humps and drop-offs.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Falling 0.5 ft in 7 days. 0.4 ft below normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Clear water No algae seen
Last clear view from above: .
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:25 am · sunset 4:47 pm · new moon moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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