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Cave Run Lake

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Fishing report & water release — real-time flow and lake level

Cave Run Lake, nestled near Salt Lick, KY, offers a dynamic environment for anglers seeking to optimize their fishing experience. This page provides essential data, including release and outflow rates, current lake level and elevation, and up-to-date weather conditions. By consulting these metrics, anglers can make informed decisions about when and where to fish, ensuring a productive outing. The release and outflow information can help anticipate changes in water conditions that may affect fish behavior. Monitoring the lake level and elevation assists in identifying accessible areas and potential hazards. Meanwhile, weather updates allow for strategic planning around temperature and wind conditions. All information is sourced from official monitoring data, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Whether you're planning a day trip or an extended stay, use this page to tailor your fishing strategy at Cave Run Lake.

CaveRun·LRL

Fishing spots map

Fish type

Bass

Current outflow

126.5

CFS

Live reading from the past 24 hours.

Water level

730.45

Normal

Latest value from the chart date range (pool / reservoir).

Normal range (730.0–730.5 FT)

Location

Seasonal fish position

Estimated holding depth based on season, temperature, and flow.

Bass · Low discharge

Summer Low-Light Feed

Fish rise to feed during dawn/dusk before dropping deeper later.

High confidence8-16 ft

Shallow

Mid-depth

Deep

8-16 ft

Season

Jun

JanDec

Conditions right now

Weather at the ramp

Air temp

N/A°F

Wind

N/Amph

Pressure

N/AhPa

Barometric pressure.

Cloud cover

N/A

Good for reading surface activity.

Sunrise / sunset

No data

Water release alerts

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Get email notifications when water levels change. Set a custom threshold to be notified when conditions match your target.

Custom flow limit (CFS)

AI fishing analysis

BETA

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Outflow: 126.5 CFS

Level: 730.45 ft

Temp: N/A

🎣Species: Bass

Analysis uses current outflow, level, weather, and pressure trend.

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Technical analysis

Water level history

Measured in ft

Level Status

730.45ft

Normal

Operational Parameters

Normal range (730.0–730.5 ft)

Key Engineering Levels

Top of Dam788.00 ft

Top of Flood765.00 ft

Top of Conservation730.00 ft

Top of InactiveN/A

Level Scale

Top of Conservation

730.0

Reading Log: 7-Day Temporal Window

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Cave Run Lake — frequently asked questions

Is Cave Run Lake releasing water right now?

As of the most recent reading, Cave Run Lake is discharging about 127 cfs. Releases change with USACE operations and rainfall, so check the live outflow chart above before you fish.

What is the current water level at Cave Run Lake?

The latest water level at Cave Run Lake is about 730.45 ft. That's right around its normal conservation pool of 730 ft. See the live level chart above for the latest trend.