Launch - Dale Hollow Lake

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FLOAT YOUR BOAT

Easy, Ample Access

to Pristine Waters!

There’s a reason why Dale Hollow was voted a Top 5 Lake in the Nation to float your boat by USA Today.

With multiple marinas and recreation areas with public ramps to choose from, Dale Hollow Lake offers easy and ample access to launch your boat for a nominal fee.

Most marinas offer boat launching for as little as $5 and annual passes are available for Corps of Engineers ramps—with all offering trailer parking for your convenience.

Visit our MARINAS page for more information on launching at commercial marinas and follow this link to purchase an ANNUAL PASS for Corps ramps.

Also visit our MAPS page to choose the perfect place to begin your Dale Hollow boating adventure!

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Discover BOATING on Dale Hollow Lake

LAUNCH

RENT

PADDLE

HOUSEBOAT

WATERSPORTS

SERVICE

GAME GALORE

Dale Hollow offers over 24,000 acres of public hunting land full of whitetail deer, wild turkey, waterfowl, and small game–all ready and waiting for the taking.

PLAY YOUR WAY

With ample swimming access, water to explore from above or below, trails for riding and hiking, and much more, Dale Hollow Lake has it all!

SCENES OF GRANDEUR

Magnificent views are all around at Dale Hollow Lake and they can be enjoyed from any perspective. Sunset shots, vistas of unmolested shorelines, and much more await.

HANG YOUR HAT

At Dale Hollow Lake there’s no shortage of places to hang your hat–including cabins, motels, houseboats, campgrounds, RV parks, primitive camping, and more.

GET IN THE KNOW

Learn everything you need to know about Dale Hollow Lake including how it started, the history behind it, statistics, the region’s climate, and much more.

CHART A COURSE

If you are planning a trip to Dale Hollow Lake there are a few things you may want to consider before you go, like access, marinas, climate, ideas, events, and much more.

BOATER'S PARADISE

With clean water free of hazards, no private homes or docks dotting the shoreline, and numerous coves for privacy, Dale Hollow lake is your own personal boater’s paradise.

SMALLMOUTH CAPITAL

Due to the lake boasting six out of the Top 10 smallmouth bass ever caught—including the World Record, Dale Hollow has long been known as the Smallmouth Capital of the World.

Be sure to explore all Dale Hollow Lake has to offer before you go with the links below!

BOAT

FISH

HUNT

PLAY

ENJOY

STAY

LEARN

PLAN