Kentucky Lake
Tennessee · Hardin
Spans: KY, TN
- 118,167 acres mapped (USGS NHD)
- 1364.2 km shoreline
- County: Hardin
- Shoreline outline: USGS NHD
The pin marks the middle of the water, for directions. The shoreline on the map comes from USGS NHD.
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Overview
Kentucky Lake (Kentucky Reservoir) is a TVA mainstream reservoir on the Tennessee River with about 160,300 acres of water surface and 2,064 miles of shoreline. It stretches 184 miles across Kentucky and Tennessee and is the largest reservoir in the eastern United States.
Fishing
It is a major crappie destination, along with bass and catfish.
Licensing
Tennessee and Kentucky have a reciprocal license area on part of the lake. Follow the rules of the state you are fishing in.
Tennessee Valley Authority; Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
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