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The 10,400-acre shallow Reelfoot Lake is located in northwestern Tennessee and is the largest natural lake in Tennessee.
The lake is actually a flooded forest, with swampy areas connected to open water by narrow ditches. Majestic cypress trees dominate the landscape and a range of aquatic plants and flowers cover the shoreline.
The lake is a birdwatchers’ paradise. It provides home to many species of shore and wading birds as well as American and golden bald eagles.
The lake also provides an ideal environment for many fish species, to the delight of anglers. About 200 American bald eagles spend the winter at Reelfoot Lake. The lake is very shallow and its scenic coastline makes it great for kayaking, but no water skiing, wake boarding, or tubing is possible or allowed.
There are a few sandy shores that make pleasant beaches for dipping in the lake, such as the old Sunkist Beach at the Washout and Magnolia Beach.
Address: Reelfoot Lake , 2595 TN-21, Tiptonville, TN 38079, Phone: 731-253-9652
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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