Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:42 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 2.93 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Paintsville Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 03212500 — LEVISA FORK AT PAINTSVILLE, KY · 11.1 mi from Paintsville Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 30
local timeFull Moon (98% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Paintsville Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Barnetts Creek, Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Paintsville Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 37.842885, -82.879660 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Johnson County |
Paintsville Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Paintsville Lake in Barnetts Creek, Kentucky at coordinates 37.84289, -82.87966. Data published by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KY KDFWR).
Paintsville Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Paintsville Lake in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paintsville Lake Boat Ramp
Is Paintsville Lake Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Paintsville Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Barnetts Creek, Kentucky.
What water does Paintsville Lake Boat Ramp access?
Paintsville Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Paintsville Lake in Barnetts Creek, Kentucky.
How do I get to Paintsville Lake Boat Ramp?
Paintsville Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 37.842885, -82.879660 in Barnetts Creek, Kentucky. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Paintsville Lake Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 12.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.