Sportsman Lake

The quiet greenish waters are a fisherman's paradise. Bass and catfish are favored game fish here, with an abundance of large and small-mouth bass, sand bass and Kentucky Bass. The lake also has an abundance of crappie.

Swimming is not allowed in the lake and boats are limited to six miles per hour because boat wakes are prohibited. But the atmosphere is perfect for an afternoon of fishing along 15 miles of marshes and rocky shorelines around the lake. Provided that they obey the no-wake policy, boaters can make their way around 354 surface acres of water.

The lake also features a covered bridge and three docks perfect for fishing or boarding a boat for an afternoon in the water. Boats can be unloaded at any of the six concrete ramps.

The lake's extensive equestrian trails are a close rival to its appeal as a fishing lake. One of the lake's four cove areas is exclusively dedicated to horse camping. For $3 per day, visitors can bring horses in to ride through miles of trail that weave through the wooded countryside adjacent to the lake. Even experienced riders can spend an entire day navigating the trails around the lake.

The lake is highly accessible for those who are physically disabled. The lake features a handicap-accessible dock and even special ramps for climbing on the back of a horse.