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
Yatesville Lake
Lawrence County, Kentucky · 2,240 acres (3.5 sq mi)
Calm tomorrow morning.
About Yatesville Lake
Yatesville Lake spreads over 2,240 acres in Lawrence County, Kentucky. Yatesville Dam holds it back on the Blaine Creek. Yatesville Lake is a Corps of Engineers flood-control reservoir on Blaine Creek in northeastern Kentucky.
From end to end it runs about 6.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 42 miles. Its surface is about 620 ft above sea level. It reaches about 60 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 18 ft. Louisa lies about 3.8 miles to the east. Meads, the nearest city, is about 20 miles north.
- Size
- 2,240 acres (3.5 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 60 ft (average 18 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 42 miles
- End to end
- About 6.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 620 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Yatesville Dam, Blaine Creek
- County
- Lawrence County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 4:30 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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 7:09 am · sunset 5:19 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Yatesville Lake
- Louisaabout 3.8 mi east
- Wayneabout 15 mi northeast
- Paintsvilleabout 16 mi south
- Inezabout 17 mi southeast
- Meadsnearest city, about 20 mi north
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Questions about Yatesville Lake
What fish are in Yatesville Lake?
Lakes like Yatesville 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 Yatesville Lake?
About 60 ft at the deepest point, about 18 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Yatesville Lake?
2,240 acres, with about 42 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Yatesville Lake?
Louisa is about 3.8 miles east; Wayne is about 15 miles northeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Yatesville 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.
Yatesville Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
