This outdoor heaven is loaded with fish, wildlife and scenic beauty. This is a new “old” lake that was built in 1952. Around 1990, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife drained it and reconstructed the lakebed with channels, humps, ridgelines and points, all of which are conducive to improved fish habitat. Largemouth and smallmouth bass, catfish, crappie and hybrid bluegill will be the species most likely encountered.

The Sportsman’s Lake grounds can be hunted. There are squirrel, deer and waterfowl.

Sportsman’s Lake is home of the Marion County Sportsman Club. There is a clubhouse, playground and facilities for fishing, picnicking and archery.

For more information, call 800.858.1549 (toll free).

►From Centre Square, drive one block south on Hwy. 55/Spalding Ave. to light (Hwy.68/Main St.).

►Turn right onto 68/Main St. and drive 1.4 miles to light (Hwy. 208/Cemetery Rd.).

►Turn left onto 208/Cemetery Rd. and drive .4 miles.

►Turn right onto 208 continuation and drive 3.7 miles.

►Turn left onto Hwy. 2744 and drive approximately 100 yards.