Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:12 PM)
- Water level
- 2.98 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 16 min agoSource: USGS station 03605078 — CYPRESS CREEK AT CAMDEN, TN · 11.5 mi from Kentucky Lake
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (45% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Pilot Knob
| Location | Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Kentucky Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 36.085837, -87.974135 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Benton |
Pilot Knob is a public boat launch providing access to Kentucky Lake in Tennessee at coordinates 36.08584, -87.97414. Data published by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TN TWRA).
Pilot Knob is a public boat launch on Kentucky Lake in 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pilot Knob
Is Pilot Knob free to use?
Yes, Pilot Knob is a public boat launch with free access in Tennessee.
What water does Pilot Knob access?
Pilot Knob provides boat launch access to Kentucky Lake in Tennessee.
How do I get to Pilot Knob?
Pilot Knob is located at coordinates 36.085837, -87.974135 in 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 3.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.