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New span of Eggners Ferry Bridge now in place; concrete work nextThe new span of Eggners Ferry Bridge was successfully placed on top of the bridge's existing piers today (5/15) at 2:40 p.m. CDT. A new concrete deck will be poured which will take several days to fully cure. The bridge is still expected to open by Memorial Day. Photo courtesy Keith Todd. |
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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.
Quick Facts:
· 184 miles in length
· 2,064 miles of shoreline
· 160,300 acres of water
· Completed in 1944
· Created by Kentucky Dam
Land Between
The Lakes
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.
Quick Facts:
· 170,000-acre NRA
· 300 miles of pristine shoreline
· 420 miles of country roads
· 200 miles of hiking trails
· Sandwiched by the lakes
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.
There are several full-service marinas and resorts along Lake Barkley to make your visit a pleasurable one.
Quick Facts:
· 118 miles in length
· 1,004 miles of shoreline
· 57,900 acres of water
· Completed in 1964
· Created by Barkley Dam
Welcome to Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, and Land Between The Lakes!
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; the lakes provide some of best crappie fishing waters anywhere. 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, 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.
