Lake Cannigo
Nicholas County, Kentucky116 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Kentucky DOW for this lake.
- Public access
Lake Cannigo in Nicholas County, Kentucky has water-quality measurements published by Kentucky DOW, shown here as reported. Surface area: 116 acres.
Lake Cannigo is a 116-acre lake in Nicholas County, Kentucky. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, KY DOW. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Cannigo is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Cannigo is safe to swim in today is a call for the Kentucky Division of Water and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Lake Cannigo
These are the measurements Kentucky DOW publishes for Lake Cannigo, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
Ask about Lake Cannigo
Answers come straight from the public measurements and survey records on this page.
Lake Details
Surface area
116 acres
Shoreline
5.5 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Kentucky DOW
No bathymetric survey has been published for Lake Cannigo, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
- Lake CarnicoPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Stays via Stay22
Stays near Lake Cannigo
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Lake Cannigo in Nicholas County, Kentucky — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.
Top-rated places to stay near Lake Cannigo
Prices for Oct 16–18, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a trip? Cabins and lodging at Lake Cannigo → · more Kentucky lake trips
Follow Lake Cannigo’s readings
Email me when new measurements post for this lake. Updates stay free.
Or email
Fishing Lake Cannigo
Nearby Lakes in Nicholas County
Frequently asked questions about Lake Cannigo
Where is Lake Cannigo?
- Lake Cannigo is a lake in Nicholas County, Kentucky. Its water-quality measurements are published by Kentucky DOW and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Cannigo?
- Lake Cannigo in Nicholas County, Kentucky has water-quality measurements published by Kentucky DOW, shown here as reported. Surface area: 116 acres.
Is Lake Cannigo safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Cannigo?
- Lake Cannigo has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Carnico. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Cannigo?
- Lake Cannigo has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Kentucky's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Explore Lake Cannigo across LakeQuality
More lakes in Kentucky
Other Lakes in Kentucky
Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lake Cannigo come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory