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
Green River Lake
Taylor County, Kentucky · 8,210 acres (12.8 sq mi)
60°F water, level 674 ft, calm tomorrow morning.
About Green River Lake
Green River Lake is a reservoir in Taylor County, Kentucky, covering 8,210 acres. It was made by Green River Lake Dam on the Green. Green River Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood-control reservoir in south-central Kentucky.
From end to end it runs about 9.4 miles with roughly 71 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 680 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Campbellsville, is about 2.8 miles north.
- Size
- 8,210 acres (12.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 71 miles
- End to end
- About 9.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 680 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Green River Lake Dam, Green
- County
- Taylor County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 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 60°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
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
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 7:18 am · sunset 5:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Green River Lake
- Campbellsvilleabout 2.8 mi north
- Columbiaabout 6.4 mi south
- Greensburgabout 8.7 mi west
- Russell Springsabout 12 mi southeast
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Questions about Green River Lake
What fish are in Green River Lake?
Lakes like Green River 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 Green River 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 Green River Lake?
8,210 acres, with about 71 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Green River Lake?
Campbellsville is about 2.8 miles north; Columbia is about 6.4 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Green River Lake today?
The surface was about 60°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Green River Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
