We welcome you to Kentucky’s Western Waterland, home of the largest body of water between the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico – the canal-connected Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley! Combine the lakes with the Ohio, Cumberland, Tennessee, and Mississippi Rivers to find a virtual playground of recreation in the 15 counties of western Kentucky. Only in Kentucky’s Western Waterland can you experience 3,000 miles of lake-shoreline, 170,000 acres of protected forest in a National Recreation Area, hundreds of miles of trails, and thousands of acres of navigable water.

State parks, resorts, and campgrounds dot the shores of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley – perfect for enjoying the lakes. The numerous marinas can provide for all your boating needs. Additionally, the lakes are internationally known for competitive and recreational fishing. Big Lakes! Big Fish!

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Here at Kentucky Lake, we understand that the perfect vacation is different for everyone. That’s what makes Kentucky Lake naturally perfect for you to create a unique vacation experience that is just right for you and your family. Whether it’s socializing around the campfire, laying out by the pool, or tubing and skiing along 2,300 miles of shoreline, Kentucky Lake has what you need.

Fishing is what we are known for and that is our main draw. Every year, Kentucky Lake is one of the Top Ten Bass and Crappie lakes in the United States. It is also home to the largest tournament organization in the world, FLW Outdoors.

In addition to the great fishing, we also have hunting, mountain biking, road cycling, ATV riding, horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking or hiking and seeing what nature has to offer.

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