Boating in KY
06-26-2014, 10:59 AM
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Boated for years on Kentucky lake and lake Barkley. Channel is wide and depth can be good bank to bank when the water is up and you're near the damn. My parents had a place on the lake. You have to import your friends, food and booze. There isn't much going on around there.
06-26-2014, 01:04 PM
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River boating is a blast, and being within a couple hours of Cumberland is a good thing too. We run down to Louisville from Cincinnati on the river, it's a good run to do for an over nighter.From what i have seen the river is normally 20-30ft deep. If you venture down to Cumberland there are no shallow spots, almost the whole lake is 50plus and in some spots well over 150 ft deep. Goodluck in your decisions
06-26-2014, 02:07 PM
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We've had a place on Kentucky Lake for years. It's a fun lake but lacks bars and restaurants that you can visit with a boat (most of the lake is in a dry county). There's a rock quarry near the dam that is the party cove and also a few sand bars where people hang out.
If you visit Kentucky or Barkley lakes be mindful to stay in the channel as they both get shallow in places. If you cruise down the lake into Tennessee there are a few fun bars/restaurants with nice docks.
If you visit Kentucky or Barkley lakes be mindful to stay in the channel as they both get shallow in places. If you cruise down the lake into Tennessee there are a few fun bars/restaurants with nice docks.
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06-27-2014, 05:06 AM
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Louisville is a great town. I lived there for 4 years while doing my residency. People are friendly and lots to do. The river at the right time of year is great. A lot of boaters in Louisville get away from everything by boating at Lake Cumberland, Dale Hollow, Kentucky and Barkley Lakes. These lakes are most famous for their stunning natural beauty. 200 ft rock palisades, 100 ft deep clear pristine waters, mature hardwood forests. They are not boating bar areas. This does not mean at all that there's not a party if you want it. It's there just not in a bar. Houseboats are king at Cumberland and Dale Hollow because access around the steep banks is difficult.
Boating in Louisville is great just different than the Chesapeake Bay. The lifestyle in Louisville is great. Good cost of living, decent economy, good schools and great place to raise kids. The Mint Juleps aren't really a great drink, but your expected to act like you like them.
Boating in Louisville is great just different than the Chesapeake Bay. The lifestyle in Louisville is great. Good cost of living, decent economy, good schools and great place to raise kids. The Mint Juleps aren't really a great drink, but your expected to act like you like them.
