Kentucky Lake Itineraries

Hoop Dreams Come Alive at Marshall County: 2025 Hoopfest
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

12 Days of Christmas on Kentucky Lake – Legendary Holiday Gift Ideas & Experiences
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

October Fishing on Kentucky & Barkley Lakes
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

September Fishing on Kentucky & Barkley Lakes
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.

Pickin’ on a Soldier’s Heart 2025 at Kenlake State Park
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

August Fishing on Kentucky & Barkley Lakes
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
