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 Jonathan
Creek
A very large bay on the west side of
the lake that is home to several fishing marinas. The channel is
narrow and services are not compatible to sailboats. Kenlake Marina is
easier to get into and better suited for the cruising sailor.
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 Rhodes
Bay
Pretty much a straight in bay with
little protection from the open lake and the prevailing south west
winds. A good lunch stop but Higgins would be a better choice to spend
the night in this part of the lake.
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 Savells
Some protection in this small bay is afforded along the south
side all the way back but it is still pretty open to the lake. Be sure
to stay close to the south side when entering.
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 Vickers
Bay
If you enter on the south side there is good depth almost all
the way back into this moderate size bay. Near the front of the bay
there is a good spot to anchor near what could be considered a
primitive beach area. You may find houseboats pushed up to the beach,
especially on weekends.
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 Barnett
Bay
The last bay before the Eggner Ferry bridge is a smaller
version of Vickers. It is easy to identify because of the pipe line
clearing to the north and the bridge to the south. At this point you
are 17 miles from Lighthouse Landing and radio contact is marginal,
even from the middle of the lake.
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 Eggner
Ferry Bridge
The main channel span is 57 feet above the water during
normal pool (water level elevation 359 feet above sea level). The
channel is well marked and clearly leads to the main span. The main
span is the only span to use going under the bridge. Of course, you
should stand by while commercial traffic passes under. Once under the
bridge the secondary channel splits off to the right to take you into
Ledbetter Creed and Kenlake Marina.
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 Kenlake
Marina
Call ahead on VHF channel 16 to arrange dockage at the State Resort
Park. This marina has a small dockside restaurant, ice, water and
other supplies. A pumpout is available at the marina to empty the
holding tank. The resort restaurant
is quite like the one at Kentucky Dam State Park. You can get
directions to walk to it (mostly up hill) or the park will send a van
to give you a lift. Arrangements can be made through the marina staff.
The return trip works the same way but the down hill hike may be a
welcome opportunity to stretch your legs. Another possibility worth
considering is the Brass Lantern restaurant in Aurora, Kentucky. A
phone call will normally bring a limo to carry you to and from this
popular steak house any day except Monday and Tuesday.
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 Ledbetter
Creek
If you did not choose a transient slip at the marina,
departure after dinner will have you looking for a place to drop the
hook. Ledbetter is a good choice. Even though it is on the commercial
side of the lake, it is surrounded by the park so there are no houses
or businesses. Good depth and protection is available in both fingers
of the bay. If you head south when you leave the bay you should be
careful to stay in the marked channel. There is a secondary channel on
the shallow west side of the lake and a cross channel to get you back
to the east side of the lake. Leave the green and red intersection
buoy on your starboard side and then take the green buoys on your
starboard side to cross the lake.
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 Turkey
Bay
This would be a good anchorage if it were not for the noise. The area
around Turkey Bay is a designated off road vehicle area. These people
love their machines and run them all night long.
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 Anderson
Creek
No easterly protection is afforded in this west side bay. It can still
be a decent anchorage if the Hutson grain facility is not in
operation. From about 2/3 to 3/4 the way back the water depth is
between 9 and 16 feet at normal pool.
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 Blood
River
Lots of shoals and minimum services have prompted us to make this bay
on the west side of the lake off limits to our charter fleet.
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 Rushing
Creek
The large campground and open mouth of this bay detract from its
potential as an overnight anchorage.
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 Ginger
Bay
A narrow entrance to this LBL bay, at 53 on the main channel, opens
into a large well protected and scenic anchorage. Nearly anywhere
around the perimeter of the bay can be used for an overnight stop.
There is one shallow spot off the south side just east of the basin at
the front of the bay. A lake access area means the usual light camping
and boat ramp.
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