Lake levels
Paintsville Lake, KY
- water level
- 708.43 ft
- Condition
- Below average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.03 ft
- Below full
- 0.57 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.58 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- +0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.03 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.58 ft
- Below full
- 0.57 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.61 ft
In brief
Paintsville Lake stood at 708.43 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 0.57 feet below its full pool of 709 feet. That is lower than 69% of October readings since 2020.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 708.43 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 709.00 ft |
| Flood pool | 731.00 ft |
| Record high | 725.60 ft (2021-03-04) |
| Record low | 706.83 ft (2024-01-06) |
| Average of all readings | 709.54 ft |
| Data span | 6 years (2,248 readings) |
Level schematic
Trout stocking on Paintsville Lake
KDFWR's 2026 spring schedule lists 3 trout releases on Paintsville Lake, 14,000 fish in total, the first in February. Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout. KDFWR's published figures for 2026, the most recent season it has confirmed, record 14,000 trout actually released here across 3 visits.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | February 2026 |
| Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | February 2026 |
| Brown Trout | 4,000 | March 2026 |
KDFWR lists a week or a month rather than a date, and notes that actual stocking can differ with fish availability and weather. Full Kentucky stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is Paintsville Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Paintsville Lake sits at 708.43 ft, which is below average for this time of year. That is 0.57 ft below full pool of 709.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.58 ft.
What is the water level at Paintsville Lake today?
The most recent reading at Paintsville Lake is 708.43 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Paintsville Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Paintsville Lake in our records is 725.60 ft on 2021-03-04. The lowest is 706.83 ft on 2024-01-06. Our record covers about 6 years of readings.
Is Paintsville Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 31% of them, which we classify as below average for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.
Why is Paintsville Lake changing right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Paintsville Lake has fallen 0.58 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly.
How much has Paintsville Lake changed over the past year?
Paintsville Lake is -0.61 ft compared with this date last year (708.43 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 6 years, with a record high of 725.60 ft and a record low of 706.83 ft.
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Quote this reading
Paintsville Lake stood at 708.43 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 0.57 feet below its full pool of 709 feet. That is lower than 69% of October readings since 2020.
Download the full record
paintsville-lake-ky-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Paintsville Lake water level, 2020 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ky/paintsville-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All Kentucky lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.