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Yatesville Lake State Park Marina

Fd-1000, Louisa, KY 41230
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Yatesville Lake State Park Marina serves boaters on Yatesville Lake in Louisa, Kentucky, a 2,300-acre mountain reservoir with an average depth of 40 feet. The marina is part of a state park with a boat dock, a launch ramp, and an ADA-compliant fishing jetty and lagoon. It is a practical marina near Louisa for getting onto a lake known for cleanliness, fishing, boating, and water skiing. The marina store supplies gas, groceries, bait, fishing equipment, and souvenirs for time on the water.

Beyond dockage and launch access, the setting connects boaters with the Mary Ingles Trail system, birding around the marina area, and campground options including boat-in sites. The lake accommodates houseboats, pontoons, speed boats, and jet skis, while anglers can pursue bluegill fishing. Contact Yatesville Lake State Park Marina to plan your lake visit.

Features

  • Lake launch access
  • Fishing access and supplies
  • Boat-in camping nearby
  • Marina-area hiking trails
  • Birding near the marina

Amenities

  • Fuel
  • Fishing
  • Slips & Dockage
  • Dining & Food
  • Restrooms & Showers
  • Camping & RV
  • Nature & Views

Why book with us

  • Launch from two ramps for better lake access
  • Fish from an ADA-compliant jetty and lagoon
  • Stock up on gas groceries bait and gear
  • Camp at boat-in sites accessible only by boat
  • Explore trail loops near the marina area

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do you have to be to rent a boat in Kentucky?

Kentucky’s legal minimum to operate a personal watercraft or motorboat over 10 horsepower without supervision is 12, provided an operator ages 12 through 17 possesses a safe boating certificate. Under KRS 235.285(7), a person under 12 may not operate either vessel class on Kentucky public waters. A 12 to 17 year old without the certificate may operate only while accompanied on board by a person age 18 or older or a person possessing a safe boating certificate. Nonresidents in that age range must possess a Kentucky certificate or recognized equivalent. Rental operators set their own booking minimums, so confirm the age requirement when reserving.

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (apps.legislature.ky.gov)

Do you need a boating license in Kentucky?

Kentucky does not require a general boating license for adults, but operators ages 12 through 17 need boating credentials when running a motorboat, including a personal watercraft, over 10 horsepower on public waters. Children under 12 may not operate those vessels. A qualifying youth may carry a Kentucky Safe Boating Certificate or proof of completing a NASBLA approved course, or be accompanied on board as allowed by state law. Equivalent credentials are accepted for nonresident youths. Renting does not create a separate exemption, and current state pages do not list a temporary rental certificate. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources administers boater education.

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (fw.ky.gov)

What are the best places to go boating in Kentucky?

The best places to boat in Kentucky are its large inland reservoirs, connected western lakes and major river corridors. In the Western Waterlands region, Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley form a canal linked pair around Land Between the Lakes, combining broad water, sheltered bays and routes for motorboats and paddlers. In southern Kentucky, Lake Cumberland offers wooded coves, rocky cliffs and water suited to houseboats, pontoons, fishing boats, kayaks and paddleboards. For river boating, the Ohio River provides cruising water at Louisville and in Northern Kentucky, offering an alternative to the state’s lake destinations.

Source: Kentucky Department of Tourism (kentuckytourism.com)

What are the most popular boating destinations in Kentucky?

Kentucky’s most popular boating destinations include Kentucky Lake, the state’s largest lake and a major destination for boating and crappie fishing; Lake Barkley, known for sailing and bass fishing; Lake Cumberland, prized for houseboating and a wide range of water sports; Dale Hollow Lake, valued for clear water and premier bass fishing; and Herrington Lake, a popular choice for water sports.

Source: Kentucky Department of Tourism (kentuckytourism.com)

Location

Fd-1000, Louisa, KY 41230

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