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Taylorsville Lake is a lake in Kentucky. The deepest point reaches about 85 feet, and the surface sits near 547 feet above sea level. Its recorded surface area is approximately 3,050 acres. Research-grade observations nearby include Channel Catfish, Green Sunfish, Smallmouth Bass, and White Bass. Other waters in the region include Herrington Lake and Green River Lake. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Taylorsville Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 2:42 PM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 75°F. Provisional data. Wind 7 mph from the east. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 82° | 83° | 84° | 83° | 82° | 78° | 71° | 68° | 66° | 65° | 64° | 64° | 63° | 63° | 63° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 64° | 67° | 69° | 70° | 70° |
| Wind (kts) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Direction | E | 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) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 20 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 10% | 14% | 13% | 16% | 19% | 20% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 82°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 0% | 41% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 83°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 0% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 84°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 0% | 64% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 83°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 0% | 64% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 82°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 0% | 67% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 78°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 0% | 69% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 71°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 1% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 68°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 1% | 74% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 66°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 1% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 65°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 1% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 64°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 1% | 72% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 64°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 1% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 63°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 1% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 63°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 1% | 69% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 63°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 1% | 80% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 62°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 1% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 62°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 1% | 76% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 62°F | 7 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 1% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 62°F | 8 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 10% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 9 AM EDT | 64°F | 9 mph E (90°) | 15 mph | 14% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 10 AM EDT | 67°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 17 mph | 13% | 92% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 11 AM EDT | 69°F | 12 mph E (90°) | 18 mph | 16% | 94% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 12 PM EDT | 70°F | 14 mph E (90°) | 22 mph | 19% | 93% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 1 PM EDT | 70°F | 14 mph E (90°) | 23 mph | 20% | 91% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 2 PM EDT | 70°F | 15 mph E (90°) | 25 mph | 43% | 95% | 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 | 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 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 84° | 62° | 72° | 59° | 70° | 58° | 82° | 62° | 84° | 59° | 78° | 57° | 78° | 58° |
| Wind | E 7 mph | E 7 mph | E 7 to 17 mph | E 8 to 20 mph | S 8 mph | W 3 to 7 mph | SW 2 to 7 mph | SW 7 mph | SW 7 to 10 mph | NW 5 to 9 mph | NE 5 to 8 mph | E 7 mph | S 9 mph | SW 8 mph |
| Gusts | 10 mph | 13 mph | 30 mph | 33 mph | 13 mph | 10 mph | 12 mph | 13 mph | 16 mph | 15 mph | 12 mph | 10 mph | 14 mph | 13 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 84% | 84% | 83% | 44% | 0% | 1% | 3% | 6% | 17% | 20% | 29% | 29% |
| Forecast |
TAYLORSVILLE LAKE NEAR TAYLORSVILLE, KY · Oct 9, 6:30 PM UTC
Fair for fishing (66/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 75°F. Provisional data. Wind 6 mph from the east. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is high (85%).
Fair for boating (71/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the east. Gusts to 9 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.
Fair for sailing (63/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 (70/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the east. Gusts to 9 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 75°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.
Taylorsville Lake serves as a key recreational and ecological freshwater lake in KY, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. The waterbody supports active boating, angling, and shoreline access throughout the open season. Visitors are encouraged to verify current launch conditions, water levels, and local regulations before heading out onto 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 Channel Catfish, Green Sunfish, Smallmouth Bass, White 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 Taylorsville 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, 2:42 PM EDT