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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Laurel River Lake
Laurel County, Kentucky · 5,600 acres (8.8 sq mi)
54°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Laurel River Lake
Laurel River Lake spreads over 5,600 acres in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was made by Laurel River Dam on the Laurel. Laurel River Lake is one of the deepest reservoirs in Kentucky, with depths reaching about 280 feet.
It stretches about 8.3 miles end to end with roughly 87 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,010 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 280 ft, with an average depth near 65 ft. North Corbin is about 1.6 miles east.
- Size
- 5,600 acres (8.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 280 ft (average 65 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 87 miles
- End to end
- About 8.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,010 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Laurel River Dam, Laurel
- County
- Laurel County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 2 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
Expect the usual Kentucky mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 54°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 7:13 am · sunset 5:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Laurel River Lake
- North Corbinabout 1.6 mi east
- Corbinabout 1.8 mi east
- Londonabout 10 mi northeast
- Williamsburgabout 12 mi south
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Questions about Laurel River Lake
What fish are in Laurel River Lake?
Lakes like Laurel River 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 Laurel River Lake?
About 280 ft at the deepest point, about 65 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Laurel River Lake?
5,600 acres, with about 87 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Laurel River Lake?
North Corbin is about 1.6 miles east; Corbin is about 1.8 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Laurel River Lake today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Laurel River Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
