Water level
486.00ft NGVD29
-2.85 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Rough River Lake was at 486.00 ft on October 26, falling 2.85 ft over the past week.
KentuckyReservoir, 5,035 acres
Rough River Lake conditions today
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Water level
486.00ft
Down 2.85 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: WSW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 75°F. Tuesday: SE wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 75°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Kentucky
- Surface area
- 5,035 acres
- USGS gauge
- 03318005, Rough River Lake near Falls Of Rough, KY
- Coordinates
- 37.6116° N, 86.4840° W
Background reading: Rough River Lake on Wikipedia
About Rough River Lake
Rough River Lake covers about 5,035 acres in Kentucky and is classed as a reservoir.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 03318005 (Rough River Lake near Falls Of Rough, KY), about 1 mi from the middle of the lake. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. 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.
Rough River Lake questions
Is it windy on Rough River Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WSW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 75°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 Rough River Lake right now?
Rough River Lake was at 486.00 ft on October 26, falling 2.85 ft over the past week.
How big is Rough River Lake?
Rough River Lake covers about 5,035 acres (7.9 square miles) of surface water.
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