Kentucky · Lake fishing · Corbin

Laurel River Lake

Sep–Nov
best months

Is Laurel River Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Daniel Boone National Forest. It doesn't name Laurel River Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Daniel Boone National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Laurel River Lake is located on London Ranger District and features 5,600 acres of clear, deep water and nearly 200 miles of tree-lined shore. The quiet coves and cliff-lined shores offer relaxation and quiet reflection, as well as boating, fishing, skiing and scuba diving in one of the deepest and cleanest lakes in Kentucky. Fishing for black bass, rainbow trout, walleye, crappie, blue gill and catfish is excellent. Night fishing for trout is also popular during the summer months.The U.S. Forest Service administers the lake and surrounding shoreline. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers oversees the operation of the lake's dam and nearby recreation facilities, including a picnic area and a swimming beach at the spillway.Make this page look nicer by submitting photos of your visit to Laurel River Lake. Learn more... Campgrounds nearby:Drive-in Campgrounds - Holly Bay and GroveBoat-in Campgrounds - Grove and White OakGroup Campground: Craigs Creek Group CampgroundBoat Ramps nearby:Craigs Creek Boat RampFlatwoods Boat RampGrove Boat RampHightop Boat RampHolly Bay Boat RampLaurel Bridge Boat RampMarsh Branch Boat RampMarinas:Grove MarinaHolly Bay Marina

  • Best time to go · Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Laurel River Lake

    Best months: September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      45° / 27°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      50° / 30°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      58° / 36°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      69° / 45°

      13 wet

    5. May

      77° / 54°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 62°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 66°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 65°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 58°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      70° / 45°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      58° / 36°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      48° / 30°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at London Corbin Ap, KY, 11.6 mi away at 1,188 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • London District Office on Laurel River Lake closed Sept 15

      Daniel Boone National Forest · Order dated September 15, 2026; seen Sep 14, 2026 → lifted Sep 28, 2026 · Forest Service

    • Low water levels at Laurel River Lake

      Daniel Boone National Forest · Order dated September 4, 2026; seen Sep 4, 2026, no lift recorded · Forest Service

    • London District Office on Laurel River Lake closed Sept 1-2

      Daniel Boone National Forest · Order dated September 1, 2026; seen Sep 1, 2026 → lifted Sep 3, 2026 · Forest Service

    • London District Office on Laurel River Lake closed Sept 1

      Daniel Boone National Forest · Order dated September 1, 2026; seen Aug 27, 2026 → lifted Sep 1, 2026 · Forest Service

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