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Kentucky Lake

Description

This 160,000-acre reservoir on the Tennessee River is the largest artificial lake by surface area in the United States east of the Mississippi River. With 2,064 miles of shoreline, it boasts many activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, boating, paddling and bird watching. 

Optimized Fish:
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Enhancements

  • Continued management for quality bass and crappie fishing. 

  • Continued stocking of Florida Largemouth bass. 

  • Annual habitat management and improvements.  

Activities:
Camping
Cabins
Hiking
Fishing
Boating
Paddling
Golfing
Birding
Boating dock , Kentucky Lake, Henry County
Location
  • Henry
  • Stewart
Kentucky Lake
History

Created in 1944 by the Tennessee Valley Authority's impounding of the Tennessee River via Kentucky Dam for flood control and hydroelectric power 

Rules & Regulations

For rules and regulations, please visit TWRA.com.

Hours of operation may vary.