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Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:02 PM
Water level
4.15 ft

Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.

Live Water Conditions on Kentucky Lake

Updated 20 min ago
Gage Height
4.15ft
Streamflow
86.50cfs

Source: USGS station 03605078CYPRESS CREEK AT CAMDEN, TN · 11.5 mi from Kentucky Lake

Launch Light & Moon — July 27

local time
First Light
5:25 AM
Sunrise
5:54 AM
Sunset
8:02 PM
Last Light
8:31 PM

Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.

Location

Quick Facts: Big Oak

Quick facts about Big Oak
LocationLick Creek, Tennessee
WaterbodyKentucky Lake
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates36.327987, -88.013235
HoursCheck on site
CountyBenton

Big Oak is a public boat launch providing access to Kentucky Lake in Lick Creek, Tennessee at coordinates 36.32799, -88.01323. Data published by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TN TWRA).

Big Oak is a public boat launch on Kentucky Lake in Lick Creek, Benton County, Tennessee. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.

Related: boat ramp near Lick Creek • public launch in Benton • fishing access on Kentucky Lake • Tennessee boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Oak

Is Big Oak free to use?

Yes, Big Oak is a public boat launch with free access in Lick Creek, Tennessee.

What water does Big Oak access?

Big Oak provides boat launch access to Kentucky Lake in Lick Creek, Tennessee.

How do I get to Big Oak?

Big Oak is located at coordinates 36.327987, -88.013235 in Lick Creek, Tennessee. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby

The area surrounding Big Oak includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.

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