Kentuck Lake

Kentuck Lake is a true big-water lake east of Eagle River, spanning roughly 1,000 acres and surrounded largely by National Forest. When you arrive, it feels different. Long wooded shorelines, broad basins, and a sense of scale give it a more remote, north-of-the-highway presence than many in-town lakes.

The water carries a darker, tea-toned clarity common to forested systems, paired with depth approaching 40 feet in areas. That combination gives Kentuck a substantial, almost inland-sea character rather than a small cottage-lake feel. It is well known for its fishery and attracts anglers who appreciate structure, space, and a less manicured shoreline.

Because access roads are forest routes rather than busy commercial corridors, the lake feels quiet once you are there. Development is limited compared to many lakes of similar size, so large stretches of shoreline remain wooded and natural.

Kentuck tends to appeal to buyers who want elbow room, serious water, and a setting that leans more toward wilderness edge than resort strip. It is not about walking to coffee shops. It is about big horizons, strong fishing, and owning a piece of water that feels substantial.