The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Crawford Lake
Crittenden County, Kentucky · about 16,900 acres (26.5 sq mi)
61°F water, calm this morning.
About Crawford Lake
Crawford Lake spreads over about 16,900 acres in Crittenden County, Kentucky.
It stretches about 27.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 105 miles. Its surface is about 330 ft above sea level. Elizabethtown sits right on the water.
- Size
- About 16,900 acres (26.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 105 miles
- End to end
- About 27.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 330 ft
- County
- Crittenden County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Kentucky, largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 61°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
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.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:31 am · sunset 4:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Crawford Lake
- Elizabethtownon the shore
- Golcondaon the shore
- Rosiclareon the shore
- Smithlandabout 2.3 mi south
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Questions about Crawford Lake
What fish are in Crawford Lake?
Lakes like Crawford Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Crawford Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Crawford Lake?
About 16,900 acres, with about 105 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Crawford Lake?
Elizabethtown is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Crawford Lake today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Crawford Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
