The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Grayson Lake
Carter County, Kentucky · 1,500 acres (2.3 sq mi)
Calm tomorrow morning.
About Grayson Lake
Grayson Lake spreads over 1,500 acres in Carter County, Kentucky. Grayson Dam holds it back on the Little Sandy. Grayson Lake was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for flood control on the Little Sandy River.
From end to end it runs about 4 miles with roughly 23 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 640 ft above sea level. It reaches about 60 ft at its deepest. The nearest town, Grayson, is about 5.8 miles northeast. Meads, the nearest city, is about 18 miles northeast.
- Size
- 1,500 acres (2.3 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 60 ft
- Shoreline
- About 23 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 640 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Grayson Dam, Little Sandy
- County
- Carter 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 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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
Lakes like Grayson Lake in Kentucky usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
2 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 7:11 am · sunset 5:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Grayson Lake
- Graysonabout 5.8 mi northeast
- Sandy Hookabout 9.1 mi southwest
- Olive Hillabout 9.5 mi northwest
- Elkforkabout 17 mi south
- Meadsnearest city, about 18 mi northeast
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Questions about Grayson Lake
What fish are in Grayson Lake?
Lakes like Grayson Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Grayson Lake?
About 60 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Grayson Lake?
1,500 acres, with about 23 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Grayson Lake?
Grayson is about 5.8 miles northeast; Sandy Hook is about 9.1 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Grayson 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.
Grayson Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
