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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Rough River Lake
Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 5,100 acres (8 sq mi)
Level 477 ft, calm this morning.
About Rough River Lake
Rough River Lake is a reservoir in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, covering 5,100 acres. It was made by Rough River Dam on the Rough. Rough River Lake is a Corps of Engineers reservoir in central Kentucky that is stocked with rainbow trout below the dam.
From end to end it runs about 9.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 116 miles. Its surface is about 480 ft above sea level. It reaches about 65 ft at its deepest. Leitchfield lies about 6 miles to the southeast. Owensboro, the nearest city, is about 35 miles west.
- Size
- 5,100 acres (8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 65 ft
- Shoreline
- About 116 miles
- End to end
- About 9.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 480 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Rough River Dam, Rough
- County
- Breckinridge 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 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Rough River Lake
The fish here: largemouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass, catfish, crappie, white bass, bluegill and sunfish and trout.
- Largemouth bass
- Spotted bass
- Striped bass
- Catfish
- Crappie
- White bass
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Trout
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
- 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
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 6:23 am · sunset 4:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Rough River Lake
- Leitchfieldabout 6 mi southeast
- Hardinsburgabout 7.6 mi north
- Cloverportabout 15 mi northwest
- Irvingtonabout 17 mi northeast
- Owensboronearest city, about 35 mi west
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Questions about Rough River Lake
What fish are in Rough River Lake?
Rough River Lake holds largemouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass, catfish, crappie, white bass, bluegill and sunfish and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Rough River Lake?
About 65 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Rough River Lake?
5,100 acres, with about 116 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Rough River Lake?
Leitchfield is about 6 miles southeast; Hardinsburg is about 7.6 miles north.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Rough River 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.
Rough River Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
