About Kentucky Lake

Lake Stretches Across Most of Tennessee

Kentucky Lake is one of the largest human-made lakes in the country that sits about 85 miles east of Nashville off of I-40.

The lake expands downwards from southwestern Kentucky and almost through the whole state of Tennessee. Nashville houses the Nashville International Airport, Nashville General Hospital, Nissan Stadium, Music Row, and other big-city attractions.

Grand Lake Created by the Kentucky Dam in 1944

Kentucky Lake covers a massive 160,000 acres and has 2,300 miles of shoreline. The Kentucky Dam was completed in 1944 after six years of work that involved three different stages.

It was a massive project at the time; during the most significant construction point, around 5,000 workers were on-site.

A Recreational Hot-Spot

The 17 million visitors a year enjoy this sizable lake for all kinds of recreational activity. The lake is surrounded by multiple state parks, the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge, 48 public access areas, and around 100 commercial, recreational areas.

Speed boats, pontoons, fishing boats, sailboats, jet skis, paddle boats, and kayaks are commonly found on the lake. With all of the boating comes water skiing, tubing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding, and swimming.

Houseboat rentals are offered on Kentucky Lake for those who wish to stay on the water and still have the means of a lake house.

Nationally Recognized Fishing Location

Kentucky Lake is considered one of the best sport-fishing locations in the United States. The lake is an outstanding location for bass angling, crappie, catfish, and bluegill.

Well-known fishing tournaments like the FLW Series, Stren Series, Bassmaster Elite Series, Crappie USA, and Crappie Masters all visit Kentucky Lake yearly. During winter, fishers get a chance to see the eagles nesting along the shoreline that occasionally swoops down to prey on fish.

Exceptional Location for a Lake Property

This far-stretching lake offers a wide variety of activities and lake lifestyles, proving itself the lake destination of your dreams.

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