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Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley & Land Between The Lakes
07.10.2025
Captain Doug takes a memorable trip to Lake Erie and writes about his experiences.
7.10.2025
07.09.2025
It's that time of the year already. TVA has begun their annual drawdown of Kentucky Lake. A slow lowering of the lake's levels will take place now through December 1.
7.09.2025
07.09.2025
Land Between The Lakes' Elk & Bison Prairie is open year around. Drive through this beautiful prairie and experience wildlife.
7.09.2025
07.09.2025
Friends of Land Between the Lakes talks about Cool Critters Day approaching at the Woodlands Nature Station.
7.09.2025
07.01.2025
Lakin' It with Lydia recently kayaked the shores of Kentucky Lake.
7.01.2025
Top Destinations
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 features pontoon, kayak, jet ski and fishing boat rentals!
Experience Patti's 1880's Settlement
Enjoy the tastes, sights and sounds of Patti's 1880's Settlement in Grand Rivers.
Discover More: Grand Rivers
The "Village Between The Lakes" - Grand Rivers - a beautiful lake area getaway!
Free Vacation Planner
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Green Turtle Bay
Come stay at Kentucky's premier resort and marina on Lake Barkley.
Eddy Creek Marina Resort
Beautiful views, great boating and cozy lodging awaits you at Eddy Creek.
Kentucky Lake
The Tennessee River
Kentucky Lake is a premier sport fishing destination, offering excellent crappie, bass, and more. It also provides fantastic boating opportunities, from jet skis to pontoons, ensuring a fun time on the water.
Land Between The Lakes
National Recreation Area
Explore Land Between The Lakes (LBL), a sprawling natural area with wildlife and history. Outdoor enthusiasts will love its trails, while attractions like the 1850s Homeplace, Nature Station, and Planetarium offer unique experiences.
Lake Barkley
The Cumberland River
Lake Barkley offers excellent fishing and boating, with connectivity by a canal with its larger neighbor, Kentucky Lake. Enjoy numerous full-service marinas, resorts, and campgrounds that ensure a comfortable and enjoyable visit.
Explore Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley & Land Between The Lakes
Places to Stay
Eat & Drink
See & Do
Let's Go Fishing
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!