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In Kentucky, Carr Creek Lake is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. Fish documented in the area include Rock Bass, Redear Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill. It covers roughly 710 surface acres (about 1 square miles). For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, Buckhorn Lake are also nearby. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Carr Creek Lake.
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Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 1:24PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Overall Good (81/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Fishing (91/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 70°F from a representative gauge 1.3 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
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| Temp (°F) | 76° | 73° | 69° | 65° | 63° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 60° | 60° | 60° | 60° | 60° | 60° | 60° | 62° | 62° | 64° | 66° | 65° | 64° | 63° | 63° | 64° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Direction | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | E | E | E | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 31 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 2% | 1% | 23% | 27% | 34% | 41% | 54% | 63% | 79% | 84% | 81% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 76°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 9 mph | 0% | 73% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 73°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 9 mph | 0% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 69°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 8 mph | 0% | 81% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 65°F | 3 mph ENE (68°) | 7 mph | 0% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 63°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 0% | 80% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 62°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 0% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 61°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 0% | 87% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 60°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 0% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 60°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 0% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 60°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 0% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 60°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 0% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 60°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 0% | 95% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 60°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 1% | 95% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 60°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 2% | 95% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 60°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 1% | 97% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 62°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 23% | 100% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 9 AM EDT | 62°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 27% | 100% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 10 AM EDT | 64°F | 8 mph ESE (113°) | 18 mph | 34% | 100% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 11 AM EDT | 66°F | 9 mph ESE (113°) | 25 mph | 41% | 100% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 12 PM EDT | 65°F | 10 mph ESE (113°) | 28 mph | 54% | 100% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 1 PM EDT | 64°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 28 mph | 63% | 100% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sat, 2 PM EDT | 63°F | 13 mph E (90°) | 28 mph | 79% | 100% | Rain Showers |
| Sat, 3 PM EDT | 63°F | 13 mph E (90°) | 32 mph | 84% | 100% | Rain Showers |
| Sat, 4 PM EDT | 64°F | 14 mph E (90°) | 36 mph | 81% | 99% | Rain Showers |
| Sat, 5 PM EDT | 64°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 29 mph | 76% | 92% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | This Afternoon October 9, 2026 | This Afternoon October 9, 2026 | Tonight October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 79° | 79° | 59° | 68° | 61° | 70° | 59° | 77° | 59° | 83° | 59° | 78° | 56° | 78° |
| Wind | ENE 5 mph | ENE 6 mph | E 5 mph | E 3 to 14 mph | E 6 to 13 mph | S 7 mph | WSW 6 mph | W 5 mph | SW 3 mph | SW 6 mph | SW 5 mph | W 3 mph | ESE 3 mph | SSW 3 mph |
| Gusts | 8 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 36 mph | 30 mph | 20 mph | 12 mph | 9 mph | 8 mph | 12 mph | 10 mph | 8 mph | 7 mph | 8 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 1% | 84% | 73% | 81% | 71% | 12% | 0% | 2% | 6% | 6% | 8% | 14% |
| Forecast |
CARR FORK NEAR SASSAFRAS, KY · Oct 9, 2:00 PM UTC
Excellent for fishing (91/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 70°F from a representative gauge 1.3 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (82/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 8 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Special Weather Statement. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for sailing (71/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Special Weather Statement. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (84/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 8 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Special Weather Statement. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 70°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of KY Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Providing high-quality outdoor access in KY, Carr Creek Lake accommodates powerboats, fishing craft, and paddleboards across its open waters. The lake is an essential community resource for water recreation and ecological conservation. Observe all posted navigation aids and safe boating distances while on the water.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Rock Bass, Redear Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Carr Creek Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 5:47 PM EDT