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Nolin River Lake is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Kentucky. The water surface spans about 5,795 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. Fish documented in the area include Spotted Bass, Channel Catfish, Green Sunfish, and Largemouth Bass. The deepest point reaches about 100 feet, and the surface sits near 515 feet above sea level. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include Rough River Lake and Barren River Lake. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Nolin River Lake are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 9:30 AM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (66/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (74/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the east. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 62° | 72° | 78° | 81° | 83° | 84° | 84° | 84° | 82° | 79° | 74° | 70° | 68° | 66° | 65° | 64° | 63° | 63° | 63° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 61° | 62° |
| Wind (kts) | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Direction | NE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 3 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 16 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 8% | 11% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 9 AM CDT | 62°F | 2 mph NE (45°) | 4 mph | 0% | 15% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM CDT | 72°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 6 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 78°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 0% | 16% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 81°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 0% | 32% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 83°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 0% | 63% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 84°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 0% | 58% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 84°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 0% | 63% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 84°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 0% | 73% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 82°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 0% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 79°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 0% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 74°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 0% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 70°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 0% | 69% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 68°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 0% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 66°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 0% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 65°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 0% | 89% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 64°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 0% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 63°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 0% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 63°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 0% | 90% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 63°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 0% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 62°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 0% | 94% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 62°F | 3 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 0% | 94% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 62°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 2% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 7 AM CDT | 61°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 8% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 8 AM CDT | 62°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 11% | 85% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 9 AM CDT | 65°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 21 mph | 27% | 86% | Chance Rain Showers |
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 | Today 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 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 85° | 60° | 71° | 59° | 72° | 57° | 83° | 61° | 86° | 60° | 82° | 59° | 84° | 59° |
| Wind | E 2 to 6 mph | E 5 mph | E 6 to 16 mph | E 5 to 16 mph | SW 2 to 7 mph | W 1 to 5 mph | SW 1 to 5 mph | SW 3 mph | SW 3 to 7 mph | S 2 to 6 mph | SE 5 mph | SE 5 mph | S 3 to 7 mph | S 6 mph |
| Gusts | 13 mph | 12 mph | 30 mph | 30 mph | 16 mph | 14 mph | 9 mph | 8 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph | 12 mph | 9 mph | 14 mph | 13 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 84% | 92% | 77% | 25% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 6% | 9% | 9% | 11% | 15% |
| Forecast |
Nearby river temperature: 72.5°F at NOLIN RIVER AT KYROCK, KY (2.7 mi away) · Oct 9, 1:45 PM UTC
Fair for fishing (66/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the northeast. Morning hours (09:00 local). The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for boating (74/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 4 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.
Poor for sailing (46/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 2 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Wind 2 mph is light; expect limited sailing. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (73/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 4 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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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.
Recognized as a popular outdoor hub in KY, Nolin River Lake delivers abundant space for sailing, motorboating, and shoreline relaxation. Natural structure and depth contours create prime habitat for regional gamefish species. Safe boating operations and aquatic invasive species protocols are actively encouraged for all launched craft.
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 Spotted Bass, Channel Catfish, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass. 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 Nolin River 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, 9:30 AM CDT