Tennessee’s Kentucky Lake should come to mind if you’re considering lake homes for sale in the region. The largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River, Kentucky Lake can accommodate your every recreation wish. The namesake dam may be located across the state line, but Kentucky Lake calls Tennessee home just as much as area residents call its pristine waters their home away from home!
You may be tempted to think of Kentucky Lake as a small ocean, since its acreage spans into two states and several counties. The lake is 184 miles long and 2 miles wide at its broadest point. Its seemingly endless expanse is especially appealing to anglers, as they can really spread out, settle in, and get down to the business of the hunt. A record-breaking 55-pound buffalo carp was caught in these waters not long ago, along with an impressive 1-pound yellow perch. You can also catch crappie, catfish, sunfish, and several varieties of bass. Each season of the year allows for different techniques and tricks to be used to hunt your aquatic prey of choice. Crappie fishing is particularly profitable in winter, while summer attracts bass hunters to the lake’s shallows.
The fishing may be spectacular, but that’s only a taste of the fun to be had on Kentucky Lake. Lake homes for sale are privileged to 2,380 miles of shoreline, which is your gateway to countless recreation opportunities. Forty-eight public access points, numerous public boat ramps, marinas, and park facilities ensure you’re never out of reach from a day on the water. Launch your own or rented sailboat, pontoon boat, powerboat, or Jet Ski and explore the lake’s intricate topography; secluded coves, inlets, and creeks invite you to investigate. So many miles of unspoiled beach and isolated areas also invite you to carve out your own private corner of the world for the afternoon.
The adventures continue off the water as well. Kentucky Lake is bordered by the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge, two county-run parks, five municipal parks, and two state wildlife areas. This all adds up to lake-view properties enjoying unparalleled access to premium camping, hiking, cycling, and riding accommodations. In addition to being only steps away from such outdoor activities, your lakefront home is also surrounded by top-notch area golf courses. Paris Landing State Park Golf Course, for example, lines the western bank of the lake and incorporates the stunning scenery into the layout and complexity of the course. If you’d like to live on a Kentucky Lake golf course, check out GolfHomes.com for property listings and details.
Kentucky Lake even has a few hidden treasures to share, one being that it’s home to the country’s only freshwater pearl farm! Of course Kentucky Lake produces such lovely riches for us all to enjoy. It's a diamond in the rough for outdoor recreation and leisurely living!
Recreation Lake leading into Tennessee River 14 miles down
river. Lots of skiing, wakeboarding, boating, fishing, fishing tournaments,
waterfowl hunting and other activities.
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