3 Days of Fishing, Fairways & Fireside Chill Day 1: Arrive, Unplug & Ease Into Lake Life Kick off the weekend by checking into your lakeside cabin, resort, or vacation rental—then head straight to the water. Spend the afternoon cruising Kentucky Lake, or fishing off the dock at your rental or resort, and let the
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Get ready for one of the most exciting basketball events of the year—Hoopfest @ Marshall County, returning December 4–6, 2025, at Reed Conder Gymnasium in Benton, Kentucky! This three-day showcase brings together powerhouse high school teams from 10 different states, creating an electric atmosphere where future college stars compete on one legendary stage. From Kentucky
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Celebrate the holidays with Kentucky Lake’s “12 Days of Christmas” gift ideas! From cozy cabins and sunset cruises to local shopping and dining, discover legendary ways to share the spirit of the season. A Legendary Gift Guide for the Holidays The best gifts aren’t wrapped in paper—they’re wrapped in memories. This season, skip the shopping
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Courtesy of Jason Sealock The water temps are rapidly cooling off in October as winter inches closer, but it also means the fish are very actively feeding and easier to catch as they group up, feed and become more predictable in October. One of the bigger groups of fish you find in October is often
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Courtesy of Jason Sealock As summer winds down and the temps begin to cool, both air and water, the fishing goes through one of the most dramatic transitions of the whole year. It has been argued that September can be one of the toughest months of fishing on our lakes for a number of reasons.
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September 12–14, 2025 • Kenlake State Resort Park Amphitheater A weekend of bluegrass, country, and community is coming to Kentucky Lake! Join us for Pickin’ On A Soldier’s Heart 2025, a benefit music festival supporting veterans through A Soldier’s Heart Bluegrass & Muddy Waters. Enjoy three days of live performances by regional and veteran musicians, plus arts
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Courtesy of Jason Sealock August is an interesting month of fishing on Kentucky Lake. I call it the smorgasbord month in terms of the fishing. This is largely due to the massive populations of baitfish occupying nearly every inch of the lake and meandering out over open water in droves. Because bait is so abundant
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Courtesy of Jason Sealock The summer doldrums have set in and fishing changes quite a bit on the lakes as you get into the middle of summer. We’re often faced with less current, extremely high water temps. And fish are chasing bait more in various places that can make pinpointing them a little harder. There
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Courtesy Rodney Hairgrove Guide Service When you come to large fisheries like Kentucky Lake and Barkley Lake. Even knowing where to start to fish can seem daunting if you’re new to the lake or don’t spend much time on it. While we have put together a fishing calendar to help visitors and locals understand when
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Tater Day is an annual festival held in Benton, Kentucky, celebrating the sweet potato, local and regional trade vendors, food vendors, and annual carnival rides with a variety of events and activities. The 2025 Tater Day festival is scheduled from Friday, April 4, to Monday, April 7. Below is a suggested itinerary to help you
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