Reservoir · Kentucky · United States · USACE CWMS
Fishtrap Lake
67.1% full
Capacity
46.53 hm³
Volume stored
31 hm³
Coordinates
37.432°N, 82.416°W
Last updated
2026-07-31
Current fill
67.1%vs 7 days ago
+0.1%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+1.1%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity. Last reading: 2026-07-31.
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About Fishtrap Lake
As of July 31, 2026, Fishtrap Lake is filled to 67.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 31 hm³ of water out of a maximum 47 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.1 pts), and it is 1.1 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Fishtrap Lake — 100 data points between August 1, 2021 and July 31, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 64.6% (September 3, 2021) to a high of 71.4% (August 18, 2021).
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Kentucky basin at 37.432°N, 82.416°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 67.1%
- Water stored
- 31 hm³
- Total capacity
- 47 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 1.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Kentucky
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 37.432°N, 82.416°W
- Last updated
- July 31, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 67.1% | 31 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 67.0% | 31 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 66.7% | 31 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 66.4% | 31 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 66.3% | 31 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 66.3% | 31 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 66.2% | 31 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 66.8% | 31 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 67.5% | 31 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 66.7% | 31 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 66.5% | 31 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 66.2% | 31 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Fishtrap Lake?
As of July 31, 2026, Fishtrap Lake is at 67.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 31 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Fishtrap Lake reservoir full?
No. As of July 31, 2026, Fishtrap Lake is within its normal operating range at 67.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Fishtrap Lake rising or falling?
The level at Fishtrap Lake has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.1 points).
How much water can Fishtrap Lake hold?
Fishtrap Lake has a total capacity of 47 hm³.
Where is Fishtrap Lake reservoir located?
Fishtrap Lake is located in Kentucky, United States, within the Kentucky basin (coordinates 37.432°N, 82.416°W).
What is Fishtrap Lake used for?
Fishtrap Lake is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.