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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Dewey Lake
Floyd County, Kentucky · 1,100 acres (1.7 sq mi)
Calm tomorrow morning.
About Dewey Lake
Dewey Lake spreads over 1,100 acres in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was made by Dewey Dam on the Johns Creek. Dewey Lake in eastern Kentucky is known for trophy tiger muskie fishing.
From end to end it runs about 4.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 23 miles. The water sits about 660 ft above sea level. Van Lear is about 2.9 miles northwest. The closest city is Meads, about 46 miles away.
- Size
- 1,100 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 23 miles
- End to end
- About 4.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 660 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Dewey Dam, Johns Creek
- County
- Floyd County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Dewey Lake
Dewey Lake holds muskie.
- Muskie
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
3 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
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 7:09 am · sunset 5:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Dewey Lake
- Van Learabout 2.9 mi northwest
- Prestonsburgabout 3.2 mi southwest
- Paintsvilleabout 6.9 mi northwest
- Inezabout 13 mi northeast
- Meadsnearest city, about 46 mi north
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Questions about Dewey Lake
What fish are in Dewey Lake?
Dewey Lake holds muskie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Dewey 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 Dewey Lake?
1,100 acres, with about 23 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Dewey Lake?
Van Lear is about 2.9 miles northwest; Prestonsburg is about 3.2 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Dewey Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Dewey Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
