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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Beshear
Caldwell County, Kentucky · 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Beshear
Lake Beshear is a reservoir in Caldwell County, Kentucky, covering 760 acres. Lake Beshear is a reservoir within Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park in western Kentucky.
It stretches about 3.1 miles end to end with roughly 16.2 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 410 ft above sea level. It reaches about 35 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 10 ft. Dawson Springs lies about 1.4 miles to the north. The closest city is Clarksville, about 43 miles away.
- Size
- 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 35 ft (average 10 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 16.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 410 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Caldwell County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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, 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.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
- Bluegill and sunfish
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
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 6:27 am · sunset 4:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Beshear
- Dawson Springsabout 1.4 mi north
- Princetonabout 9.6 mi west
- Nortonvilleabout 13 mi east
- Earlingtonabout 13 mi northeast
- Clarksvillenearest city, about 43 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Beshear
What fish are in Lake Beshear?
Lakes like Lake Beshear usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Beshear?
About 35 ft at the deepest point, about 10 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Beshear?
760 acres, with about 16.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Beshear?
Dawson Springs is about 1.4 miles north; Princeton is about 9.6 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Beshear?
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.
Lake Beshear on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
