65° - 357.4'
It's Happening at Kentucky & Barkley Lakes!
Steve McCadams Says Crappie Spawn is On at Kentucky Lake
Apr 8, 2020 - The crappie spawn has arrived as water temperatures reach the mid-60s, reports Steve McCadams.
Lakes Dropping Back Down to Normal Levels
Apr 7, 2020 - Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley are now back under summer pool and are forecast to continue dropping.
Morgan: Crappie Looking Healthy in Blood River
Apr 3, 2020 - John Morgan reports the crappie in Blood River are looking really good and discusses depths where fish are caught.
LBL Closes Most Facilities; Many Ramps & Trails Open
Apr 2, 2020 - Most facilities in Land Between The Lakes are now closed, including all camping areas and popular attractions.
Top Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley Destinations
Kentucky Lake Cabins
We've got you covered when it comes to Kentucky Lake Cabins! Find your perfect cabin here.
Lynnhurst Family Resort
Come stay at Lynnhurst Family Resort - beautiful cabins, condos, retreat units and more.
Lighthouse Landing
Book your trip now on Kentucky Lake's most picturesque resort - Lighthouse Landing.
Explore Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley & Land Between The Lakes
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 ski boats to pleasure boating. Sail the lakes, or rent a houseboat and have a good time! Read more about Kentucky Lake.
Kentucky Lake Towns & Bays
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. Find out more about Lake Barkley.
Lake Barkley Towns & Bays
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 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. Discover more about Land Between The Lakes.
Plan Your Next Trip to the Kentucky Lakes Area
Together, Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley form the largest body of water between the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico. With over 210,000 acres of water, Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley provide plenty of room for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation. Bass fishing is outstanding and the lakes provide some of best crappie fishing waters anywhere.
The area that makes up Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, and Land Between The Lakes is truly an outdoorsman's paradise. 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.
With so many things to explore around Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, and Land Between The Lakes, you can choose to make a day of it or a week of it.
Start planning your trip to the Kentucky Lakes Area today!