Laurel River Lake Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Plan Laurel River Lake (KY) trips with real-time outflow, lake elevation, and weather pulled from public USACE sensors near Corbin. See species notes and where-to-fish access points.
Laurel River Lake snapshot
Located on Laurel River, Counties of Laurel and Whitley, Kentucky. Project purposes include hydropower, recreation, fish and wildlife, water quality and water supply. Laurel River Lake sits near Corbin, KY and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers LRN district. Coordinates: 36.9606°, -84.2683°. Also known as Laurel Dam and Laurel River Lake.
- Latest release
- 159 CFS
- Recorded 2026-06-19 08:30 UTC
- Latest lake level
- 1020.18 ft
- Recorded 2026-06-19 08:30 UTC
Lower release: generally safer conditions, but watch footing and changing water levels near inflows and outflows.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the Laurel River Lake water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.