Water level
708.75ft above sea level
-0.15 ft in 7 daysOct 12Oct 19Oct 26
Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Paintsville Lake was at 708.75 ft on October 26, falling 0.15 ft over the past week.
KentuckyReservoir, 1,256 acres
Paintsville Lake conditions today
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Water level
708.75ft
Down 0.15 ft this week
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Next 24 hours
Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.
Outlook. Monday: NW wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 73°F. Tuesday: ENE wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 73°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Kentucky
- Surface area
- 1,256 acres
- Level source
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Paintsville Lake, KY
- Coordinates
- 37.8522° N, 82.8966° W
Background reading: Paintsville Lake on Wikipedia
About Paintsville Lake
Set in Kentucky, Paintsville Lake is a 1,256-acre reservoir.
Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Paintsville Lake, KY, published through the Corps' CWMS data service. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
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.
Paintsville Lake questions
Is it windy on Paintsville Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NW wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 73°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 Paintsville Lake right now?
Paintsville Lake was at 708.75 ft on October 26, falling 0.15 ft over the past week.
How big is Paintsville Lake?
Paintsville Lake covers about 1,256 acres (2.0 square miles) of surface water.
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