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Nolin River Lake conditions today

Nolin River Lake, Kentucky
Photo: Ken Crawford, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain

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Water level

514.33ft

Down 0.26 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: WSW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 76°F. Tuesday: ESE wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 76°F.

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Water level

514.33ft NGVD29

-0.26 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Nolin River Lake was at 514.33 ft on October 26, falling 0.26 ft over the past week.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Kentucky
Surface area
6,024 acres
USGS gauge
03310900, Nolin Lake near Kyrock, KY
Coordinates
37.3113° N, 86.2375° W

Background reading: Nolin River Lake on Wikipedia

About Nolin River Lake

Nolin River Lake is a 6,024-acre reservoir in Kentucky.

We read the level from USGS gauge 03310900, listed as Nolin Lake near Kyrock, KY. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.

It is big enough for a proper sail but small enough that waves rarely get serious. Gusts off the shoreline are usually the bigger story than wave height. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Nolin River Lake questions

Is it windy on Nolin River Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WSW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 76°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Nolin River Lake right now?

Nolin River Lake was at 514.33 ft on October 26, falling 0.26 ft over the past week.

How big is Nolin River Lake?

Nolin River Lake covers about 6,024 acres (9.4 square miles) of surface water.

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