The 5,795 acre Nolin Lake is nestled in the rolling hills in south central Kentucky in Edmonson, Hart, and Grayson counties. The dam is located on the Nolin River near the community of Bee Spring, about 20 miles from Leitchfield, Kentucky.
Visitors come to Nolin for camping, boating, fishing, swimming, picnicing, hunting, and relaxing. With miles of scenic shoreline and cool, clear water, Nolin Lake is the perfect summer getaway!
Known for its unique blue/green water, Nolin is one of the top five lakes in Kentucky for catfish, bass, crappie, and walleye fishing. The majority of the paths the Nolin River follows is located within the boundary of Mammoth Cave National Park. The Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, manages Nolin Lake's land and water for wildlife, fisheries, and recreation.
More than 11,500 acres of property at Nolin Lake are leased to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. KDFWR is responsible for management of the natural resources on this property, as well as management of the fish and wildlife population.
Nolin Lake is rich with culture, history, and outdoor activities. Plus, with its prime location, Nolin Lake proves to be ony a short distance away from exciting areas such as Mammoth Cave National Park as well as other attractions like golf, horseback riding, fishing, professional theater, canoe outfitters, shopping and dining. With all of this, it's easy to see why Nolin Lake proves to be the perfect fun-filled, family-oriented getaway for everyone!
Visit today and see for yourself!
