Best Sea Kayaking in Kentucky

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Kentucky, Russell County

08 :31 hrs
10.7 mi
16.43808 ft
SK I

This 50,250 acre lake is a big attraction for boating and fishing enthusiasts. You will find 1,255 miles of shoreline with tons of coves and areas to explore. Other activities include: fishing, camping, hiking, and geocaching. Anglers come to catch the variety of bass and walleye. Holcomb’s Landing ramp is at the northwest end of the lake near the Wolf Creek Dam.

2

Kentucky, Trigg County

15 :06 hrs
37.8 mi
2.4728851 ft
SK I

This long lake is inside Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. You will find 39,496 acres of 49,083 acres resides in Kentucky. The remainder resides in Tennessee. You will not run out of news areas to explore as you can travel along the several bays and by scenic bluffs. There are several boat ramps available to launch your vessel.

3

Kentucky, Russell County

11 :23 hrs
28.4 mi
0.8054199 ft
SK I

This 50,250 acre lake is a big attraction for boating and fishing enthusiasts. There are 1,255 miles of shoreline. There are always new areas to explore with the many coves is has to offer. Other activities include fishing, camping, hiking, and geocaching. Anglers come to catch the variety of bass and walleye. The Lake Cumberland State Park Marina is near the central part of the lake on the west side.

4

Kentucky, Wayne County

06 :28 hrs
8.1 mi
7.121414 ft
SK I

This 50,250 acre lake is a big attraction for boating and fishing enthusiasts. You will find 1,255 miles of shoreline with tons of coves and areas to explore. Other activities include: fishing, camping, hiking, and geocaching. Anglers come to catch the variety of bass and walleye. There is a fee to use the Falls Creek Recreation Area ramp.

5

Kentucky, Marshall County

05 :53 hrs
14.7 mi
7.0677643 ft
SK I

This long lake is inside Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. You will find 55,025 acres of 117,874 acres reside in Kentucky. The remainder is in Tennessee. Because of the large is so big, you will not run out of new areas to explore as you can travel along the several bays and by scenic bluffs. The Barkley Canal will connect you to Lake Barkley. Paddlers may experience a strong current here. There are several boat ramps available to launch your vessel. Anglers will find great fishing here. Some of the fish that can be found are crappie, bass, bluegill, and catfish. Moor's Resort Marina is located at the northwest side of the lake.

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Kentucky, Russell County

02 :36 hrs
6.5 mi
2.28685 ft
SK I

This 50,250 acre lake is a big attraction for boating and fishing enthusiasts. You will find 1,255 miles of shoreline with tons of coves and areas to explore. Other activities include: fishing, camping, hiking, and geocaching. Anglers come to catch the variety of bass and walleye. There is a fee to launch your vessel from the marina.

7

Kentucky, Marshall County

25 :22 hrs
31.7 mi
3.2772064 ft
SK I

This long lake is inside Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. You will find 55,025 acres of 117,874 acres reside in Kentucky. The remainder is in Tennessee. Because of the large is so big, you will not run out of new areas to explore as you can travel along the several bays and by scenic bluffs. There are several boat ramps available to launch your vessel. Anglers will find great fishing here. Some of the fish that can be found are crappie, bass, bluegill, and catfish. The Kentucky Dam Marina is at the north end of the lake and one of the closer marinas to the Barkley Canal.

8

Illinois, Franklin County

09 :07 hrs
22.8 mi
1.0751572 ft
SK III

This public use ramp offers excellent access to the north half of Rend Lake, a scenic lake that offers excellent paddling and wildlife viewing opportunities. The lake is surrounded by open rural farmlands and woodland terrain. The lake is part of a state fish and wildlife area that offers great beaches, picnic areas, campgrounds, and lots of access areas. The lake is a popular spot for fishing. There are motorboats and some houseboats on the lake so be cautious and watch out for others on the lake.

9

Kentucky, Wayne County

07 :57 hrs
9.9 mi
11.2999115 ft
SK I

This 50,250 acre lake is a big attraction for boating and fishing enthusiasts. You will find 1,255 miles of shoreline with tons of coves and areas to explore. Other activities include: fishing, camping, hiking, and geocaching. Anglers come to catch the variety of bass and walleye. Cumberland Point Recreation Area ramp is on the north side of the lake between Jabez and Naomi.

10

Illinois, Williamson County

05 :55 hrs
14.8 mi
2.1292877 ft
SK II

Located in the south portion of Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, this large scenic lakes offers clear water and miles of tree-lined shoreline home to abundant wildlife making it an excellent for paddling. The lake is long and narrow with lots of channels and coves that provide protection and solitude while on the lake. The lake has a 10 horsepower limit and is popular for fishing making it a calm and peaceful place to launch your boat. The lake offers multiple boat launches, a marina with concessions, and a campground.

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