A Visit to Reelfoot Lake

Just south of the Kentucky Tennessee State Line, near Highway 78, is Tennessee's only natural lake, Reelfoot Lake. It was formed by a massive earthquake in the 1800's. It is a shallow lake that has great fishing and resembles a swamp because of the many cyprus trees around and in it near the shore. It is a large lake covering over forty square miles of land area.

In 1811 there was an earthquake the magnitude of 8.1 which changed the course of the Mississippi River and flooded and created Reelfoot Lake. It has as lot of rich history and was alledgely named after a native american chief that was known for a deformed foot, and walked with a rolling motion. It is a beautiful lake and a go to target for photographers. I visited it earlier this summer and here are a few shots.

This is one of the first places to approach the lake coming in form Tiptonville and Highway 78.

This is another view of the same location showing one of several boardwalks that line the lake.

The roots of the Cyprus Tree are unique very interesting to look at

Here is a new boardwalk that goes a long way out into the lake.

The greens are lush in the summer

Great reflections

From the nearby Town of Tiptonville TN

Great fishing I am told

I hope you have enjoyed my visit from these photos.