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Duck River Dewatering Area/Kentucky Lake/Tennessee River
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Description

Location: Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge in Humphreys County, TN, on Kentucky Lake/Tennessee River Access: An improved boat ramp is located near the end of Refuge Lane in the Duck River Bottoms south of New Johnsonville, TN. Restrictions: This impoundment is closed seasonally from Nov. 15th to Mar. 15th Time Allotment: 1 hour + Hazards: This impoundment is shallow with many stumps and bald cypress knees. Scenic Area: This narrow impoundment has many bald cypress trees which gives it a Reelfoot Lake or swamp feel. It is a favorite place for those fishing crappie or sunfish. • Bring snacks, water, bug repellent, and possibly binoculars. Wildlife Viewing: Exceptional • A wide variety of wildlife frequents the area throughout the year. o Osprey nests are plentiful in this area, eagles are often seen flying over. o Waterfowl begin arriving on their migration route in late October and November. Wood ducks will be nesting in the cavities and boxes surrounding this area. o Great blue herons, egrets, green herons, cormorants and grebes frequent this area.   For more information visit: landbetweenthelakes.us/ watertrails/

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Location & Directions

  • Body of Water: Duck River Dewatering Area/Kentucky Lake/Tennessee River
  • Coordinates: 35.94657025, -87.96025515
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Amenities

  • Launch Point
  • Paid Parking
  • Free Parking
  • Year-Round Bathrooms
  • Seasonal Bathrooms
  • Permit Required
  • Drinking Water
  • Food Available
  • Boat Ramp
  • Campsites
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Hazard
  • Free Lunch
  • Free Parking
  • Boat Ramp
  • Campsites
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Hazard
  • Free Lunch
  • Free Parking

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