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Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley & Land Between The Lakes
03.05.2025
Very soon crappie will become active across Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. Brush up on your fishing knowledge with Fishing 101.
3.05.2025
03.05.2025
Follow real-time lake levels data with hourly updates for Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley provided by TVA.
3.05.2025
03.01.2025
Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between The Lakes opens today for the season! Open daily in March, except Mondays & Tuesdays.
3.01.2025
03.01.2025
March 1st means the seasonal opening of Homeplace 1850s in Land Between The Lakes! Open daily in March except Mondays & Tuesdays.
3.01.2025
02.27.2025
Steve McCadams reports warmer and windy conditions are playing a role in the Kentucky Lake fishing scene.
2.27.2025
Top Destinations
Discover More: Grand Rivers
The "Village Between The Lakes" - Grand Rivers - a beautiful lake area getaway!
Eddy Creek Marina Resort
Beautiful views, great boating and cozy lodging awaits you at Eddy Creek.
Green Turtle Bay
Come stay at Kentucky's premier resort and marina on Lake Barkley.
Free Vacation Planner
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Lake Barkley Vacation Guide
Get your free Lake Barkley Vacation Guide and make plans to visit Lake Barkley today!
Lynnhurst Family Resort
Lynnhurst Family Resort - beautiful cabins, condos, retreat units, boat rentals and more.
Kentucky Lake
The Tennessee River
Kentucky Lake is one of the best lakes for sport fishing in the country, whether it is crappie, bass, bluegill, or catfish you're hunting. Kentucky Lake is also home to outstanding recreational boating, from jet skis to pleasure boating. Sail the lakes, rent a pontoon or whatever you desire - have a good time!
Land Between The Lakes
National Recreation Area
Enjoy a vast uninhabited land full of small lakes, wildlife, historical attractions, and trails. The Land Between The Lakes (LBL) is perfect for those who love to be outside. Take a step back in time at The Homeplace 1850s, or see live animal exhibits at the Nature Station, or catch a show at the Planetarium.
Lake Barkley
The Cumberland River
Lake Barkley is a younger lake and is slightly smaller than Kentucky Lake, but still offers the same great fishing experiences and boating opportunities you'll find on Kentucky Lake. There are several full-service marinas, resorts, and campgrounds along Lake Barkley to make your visit a pleasurable one.
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Plan Your Next Trip to the Kentucky Lakes Area
With over 210,000 acres of water, Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley form the largest body of water between the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico. There's plenty of room for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
We have world-renowned fresh water fishing with largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, sauger, and much more. Our fishing reports offer the very latest in what's hot: species and their fishing patterns, water conditions, and everything else you need to prepare for your next fishing trip.
Land Between The Lakes (LBL) is a unique 170,000-acre National Recreation Area situated between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. Key attractions include The Nature Station, Elk & Bison Prairie, Golden Pond Planetarium, Homeplace 1850s, and Turkey Bay OHV Area.
Start planning your trip to the Kentucky Lakes Area today!