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
Nolin Lake
Grayson County, Kentucky · 5,800 acres (9.1 sq mi)
62°F water, level 506 ft, calm this afternoon.
About Nolin Lake
Nolin Lake is a reservoir in Grayson County, Kentucky, covering 5,800 acres. Nolin River Dam holds it back on the Nolin. Nolin Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir in central Kentucky whose surface area grows substantially from winter to summer pool.
It stretches about 9.6 miles end to end with roughly 97 miles of shoreline. At about 500 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Brownsville lies about 6 miles to the southwest. The closest city is Bowling Green, about 23 miles away.
- Size
- 5,800 acres (9.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 97 miles
- End to end
- About 9.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 500 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Nolin River Dam, Nolin
- County
- Grayson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 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
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. At 62°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.
- 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
- 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
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 6:22 am · sunset 4:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Nolin Lake
- Brownsvilleabout 6 mi southwest
- Leitchfieldabout 8 mi northwest
- Munfordvilleabout 11 mi east
- Horse Caveabout 15 mi southeast
- Bowling Greennearest city, about 23 mi southwest
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Questions about Nolin Lake
What fish are in Nolin Lake?
Lakes like Nolin 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 Nolin 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 Nolin Lake?
5,800 acres, with about 97 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Nolin Lake?
Brownsville is about 6 miles southwest; Leitchfield is about 8 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Nolin Lake today?
The surface was about 62°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Nolin Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
