Rough River Lake
McDaniels, Kentucky

Rough River Lake is the perfect location for the water sports enthusiast. The marina offers 121 open slips, 29 open houseboat slips, 48 covered slips, a launching ramp, and rental fishing boats and pontoon boats.

 Enjoy the gentle waves of Rough River Lake on the public beach, serviced with a bathhouse. Open seasonally. The avid angler will delight in the abundance of largemouth, white, and Kentucky bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, and rough fish.

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(#1308) Lake cabin for sale by owner- 2 BR on wooded lot on Cave Creek $83,000 - MORE INFO

(#1212) FOR SALE - lakefront trailer - 3 BR, 2 BA, on 3/4 acre - MORE INFO

SOLD - lakefront cabin - 2 BR, 1 BA, completely furnished - MORE INFO

Doug Embry /Equity Realty, 270-257-2135, Highway 259, Mc Daniels, KY 40152

Mark Barr /Barr Realty & Auction Co, 270-257-2136, Highway 259 N, Mc Daniels, KY 40152

Sol Anthony /Anthony Realty & Waterfront, 270-257-8861, Highway 259 S, Mc Daniels, KY 40152

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Lafayette Golf Course, 270-257-2105, 57 Jenny Green Rd, Falls of Rough, KY

Rough River Fun Center, 270-257-2914, Highway 259 N, Mc Daniels, KY 40152

Rough River Lake contains many species of fish, but the most sought after are Bass, Crappie and Catfish.

 Bass fishermen tend to use the "catch and release" method of fishing looking for trophy fish.  Bass tournaments occur throughout the year .  The Hybrid Bass has been stocked annually in Rough River since 1996 and many are exceeding the 16 inch size limit.  One fish was caught early in 2000 weighing eleven (11) pounds.

Crappie are the main variety of fish, not only providing recreation to many throughout the year, but providing some excellent eating. 

 Since Crappie like underwater structures the Corps of Engineers under their Volunteer Program allow visitors to establish "Fish Attractors".  Their are currently over 140 approved locations. Cedar trees make up the biggest majority of structures in use  at this time.  Many people use Christmas trees when  they are finished with them.  The biggest tree you can handle is the best.  The Corps will furnish concrete blocks and strapping material.  The best  lake level to install the fish attractors from a boat is 8-10 feet below summer pool which would be between 480 m.s.l. - 482 m.s.l. 

Tom & Al's Place (Fishing Bait)
270-257-2431, Highway 259, Mc Daniels, KY 40152

The Birds Nest Cottages, Bed & Breakfast
www.birdsnestcottages.com
HC 60 Box C1,  Hwy 259, McDaniels, Kentucky, 877-852-8663


All Saints Episcopal Camp
270-259-3514, 833 Hickory Grove Rd, Leitchfield, KY 42754-7625

Rough River Dam State Resort Park is secluded in beautiful Western Kentucky countryside overlooking a 4,860-acre lake. Rough River Dam offers some of the finest opportunities for fishing and water sports in the state. This beautiful resort is also only minutes from Pine Knob Summer Theater, featuring entertaining shows in an outdoor amphitheater. With an array of special events and outdoor leisure activities, Rough River Dam Resort is a delightful playground for the entire family! 

Axtel Campground has 158 sites, swimming area, boat launching  ramp, dump station,  flush restrooms, playgrounds, showers and potable water.  Camping fees range from $14.00 to $22.00.

North Fork has a great swimming area with playground equipment,  dump station,  launching ramp, picnic shelter, showers,  and flush restrooms.   There are a total of 107 sites and prices range from $14.00 to $22.00 depending on the type of site you rent.

Laurel Branch has 77 sites, boat launching ramp, dump station, pit restrooms, playground, potable water and pay telephone. The fees range from $12.00 to $17.00 depending on the type of site you rent. 

Cave Creek has 86 campsites, boat launching ramp, courtesy dock, dump station, pit restrooms, potable water, fishing pier and playground.  Prices range from $8.00 to $12.00 per night.

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