Laurel River Lake is a 5,600-acre U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Laurel River in Laurel County in southeastern Kentucky — one of the clearest and most scenic lakes in the Appalachian foothills and the primary recreational boating destination for the London and Corbin corridor in the Daniel Boone National Forest. The lake’s position within the Daniel Boone National Forest gives Laurel River a remote mountain character with forested shorelines largely free of residential development — a genuine wilderness reservoir experience within 90 miles of Lexington and within reach of the Knoxville, Tennessee market to the south. The lake’s clear water and deep basin produce a quality largemouth and smallmouth bass fishery along with walleye, crappie, and catfish managed by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Laurel River Lake is also a designated Clean Marina corridor — the Corps of Engineers manages the lake with strong environmental protection standards that maintain the exceptional water clarity the lake is known for. Find Boat Services lists verified boat repair, motor service, electronics installation, trailer repair, and winterization providers serving Laurel River Lake within 25 miles across Laurel and Whitley counties.