Marina · Humphreys County

Mason’s Dock, Kentucky Lake

1 ramp, 2 lanes, fishing pier, canoe / kayak landing. 22 miles from Dover.

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Guides and charters near Mason’s Dock

Captains who run Kentucky Lake, with their own phone numbers. You call and book with them directly.

Steve McCadams · Paris Landing

Steve McCadams Professional Guide Service

Crappie, bass, bluegill, catfish, white bassCall 731-642-0360 stevemccadams.com

Terry Elliott · Greenfield

Elliott’s Guide Service

Crappie, bassCall 731-234-8817 elliottsguideservice.com

Multiple guides · Springville

KY Lake Crappie Fishing

Crappiekylakecrappiefishing.com

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What to bring

Tackle for Mason’s Dock

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Soft plasticZoom Trick WormThe Tennessee standard on a Texas rig or weightless along docks and grass edges.Shop on Amazon →Why it is on the list

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How to get there

Getting to Mason’s Dock

Mason’s Dock is a public marina on Kentucky Lake in Humphreys County, Tennessee, run by Marina.

10 miles north of Waverly, TN on Clydeton Rd

Mason’s Dock is 22 miles south of Dover, the nearest town with its own page here. The closest other public access is Harmons Creek WMA north access, 2.6 miles to the south-west on the same water. For bait, Mason’s Dock in Waverly is about a mile away.

Coordinates 36.17460, -87.89250

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Aerial view of Mason's Dock — Mason’s Dock from above. The pin marks the access point. USGS aerial imagery.

What is there

What you will find at Mason’s Dock

Pay to enter: launch fee charged 4.5 out of 5 Facilities 4.5 of 5, scored from what TWRA records: ramp, docks, pier, restrooms, parking, lighting and hours.

Everything below comes from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s own public access record for Mason’s Dock. It is the same data the state uses, not a guess from a photograph.

Boat ramp

You can launch a trailered boat here. 2 lanes.

Fishing pier

A built pier, so you can fish deep water without a boat.

Canoe and kayak

A landing shallow enough to carry a paddle craft in and out.

Restrooms

Toilets on site, which is rarer than you would think.

Open 24 hours

TWRA records round the clock access, so early starts are fine.

Not recorded here: camping. Worth knowing before a long drive with the family.

What you can catch

Fish you can catch at Mason’s Dock

Kentucky Lake holds these, according to the county research behind this site and TWRA’s own species notes.

largemouth bass smallmouth bass spotted bass crappie bluegill white bass sauger channel catfish

Bassmaster has called Kentucky Lake the crappie capital of America, and the Henry County reach, Paris Landing, the Big Sandy arm, Blood River and West Sandy, is the heart of that fishery. Ledge fishing over submerged ditches, creeks, islands and roadbeds in 6-14 ft is the defining technique.

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What you can keep

Fishing limits at Mason’s Dock

What you can keep from Kentucky Lake at Mason’s Dock. TWRA sets 3 rules just for Kentucky Lake. They replace the statewide limit for those fish. Everything else follows the statewide limit.

Fish	Daily limit	Length	Where or when
Largemouth bass	5 black bass combined	15 in minimum	Same for smallmouth; spotted bass no length limit
Smallmouth bass	5 black bass combined	15 in minimum	Kentucky Lake rule
Crappie	20	10 in minimum	Includes the dewatering areas
Spotted bass	5 black bass combined	No minimum	Statewide
Bluegill	No limit	No minimum	Statewide
White bass	15	No minimum	Statewide
Sauger	10	15 in minimum	Statewide
Channel catfish	No limit under 34 in	Only one over 34 in	Statewide

Other rules on Kentucky Lake

Dewatering areas (West Sandy, Big Sandy, Gin Creek, Camden Bottoms, Duck River Bottoms, Busseltown, Perryville, Gumdale) closed 5 days before and during late waterfowl season.

From the 2026–27 Tennessee Fishing Guide (TWRA), in effect 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027, checked 25 September 2026. Rules change, so check the guide before you keep a fish.

Statewide limits and licenses

3 public boat launches in Humphreys County, counted from TWRA’s own access database.

What it looks like

Kentucky Lake around Mason’s Dock

What the water at Mason’s Dock actually looks like. Drag or swipe through. Every picture opens that water’s own page.

Kentucky LakeOpen the Kentucky Lake page →George Green, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / Public domain

Duck RiverOpen the Duck River page →SBaker43 / CC BY-SA 3.0

Kentucky LakeOpen the Kentucky Lake page →Thomas R Machnitzki / CC BY-SA 3.0

Duck RiverOpen the Duck River page →La Citta Vita / CC BY-SA 2.0

Kentucky LakeOpen the Kentucky Lake page →Thomas R Machnitzki / CC BY-SA 3.0

Next one along

More Kentucky Lake access near Mason’s Dock

The closest other public access points on Kentucky Lake, measured straight line from Mason’s Dock. Each one opens its own page with directions.

Free2 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TWRAHarmons Creek WMA north access2.6 miles south-west1 ramp, 1 laneDirections and detail →36.15062, -87.92947 Free3 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TWRAHarmon Creek Access Area2.9 miles west1 ramp, 2 lanesDirections and detail →36.15951, -87.94048 Free2 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TWRAHarmons Creek WMA south accessible3.1 miles south-west1 ramp, 1 laneDirections and detail →36.14106, -87.92883 Free2 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TVASulphur Creek3.7 miles west1 ramp, 1 laneDirections and detail →36.18978, -87.95571 Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TWRALittle Crooked Creek5.2 miles north-westPoint Mason Rd1 ramp, 1 laneDirections and detail →36.22693, -87.95990 Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesPaddling · OtherPaddle craft Lakefront7.3 miles south-west1 rampcanoe / kayak landingrestroomsDirections and detail →36.08916, -87.97049

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Mason’s Dock water holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie.

Other water close by

Other fishing near Mason’s Dock

Public access on other water within 20 miles of Mason’s Dock, including Duck River and Ky. Reservoir. Handy when the wind is wrong on Kentucky Lake or the ramp is busy.

Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TWRADuck River Mile 11.5 R (Cold Branch)Duck River · 9.2 miles southPaint Rock Road, Old State Route 1 and Bakerville Road intersection1 ramp, 1 laneDirections and detail →36.04500, -87.85490 Free2 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TWRABeaver Dam State RampKy. Reservoir · 11 miles south-west1 ramp, 1 laneDirections and detail →36.06239, -88.02669 Free2 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TVALashlee’s Crossing Access12 miles south-west1 ramp, 1 laneDirections and detail →36.04192, -88.02021 Free2 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · USFWSBennett’s Creek Boat Ramp16 miles north-west1 ramp, 1 laneDirections and detail →36.37542, -88.03178 Free3.5 out of 5facilitiesMarina · Private LandWildlife Cove Marina access area16 miles south-west1 ramp, 1 lanerestroomsDirections and detail →35.97048, -88.04492 Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TWRAHurricane MillsDuck River · 19 miles south-east1 ramp, 1 laneDirections and detail →35.93182, -87.74743

Bait on the way

Bait and tackle near Mason’s Dock

The closest shops to Mason’s Dock that this site has checked. Mason’s Dock in Waverly is nearest, about a mile away. Call ahead in winter, when smaller shops cut their hours.

Waverly · in townMason’s DockLakeside operation with a dock store, bait and often boat rental.Directions and phone →Waverly · about 8 milesDanville Bait Shop & GrillLive bait, so this is the stop for minnows, crickets and nightcrawlers.Directions and phone →Waverly · about 8 milesCuba Landing MarinaMarina store. Fuel, ice, terminal tackle and live bait when the lake is running.Directions and phone →

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Common questions

Questions about Mason’s Dock

Can you launch a boat at Mason’s Dock?

Yes. TWRA records Mason’s Dock as having a boat ramp. It has 2 lanes. There is a launch fee here, so bring money.

Do you need a fishing licence at Mason’s Dock?

Yes. Anyone 13 or older needs a Tennessee fishing licence to fish here, and a trout supplemental on top of it if you plan to keep trout. It is the same rule at every public access point in the state.

What fish are in the water at Mason’s Dock?

Kentucky Lake holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, bluegill, white bass, sauger and channel catfish. Seasons and creel limits are set by TWRA and change, so check them before you keep anything.

Where can I buy bait near Mason’s Dock?

Mason’s Dock in Waverly is the closest bait and tackle shop this site lists, about a mile from Mason’s Dock. Danville Bait Shop & Grill in Waverly is next, about 8 miles away.

Is there a restroom at Mason’s Dock?

Yes, TWRA records restrooms at this access point.

Who runs Mason’s Dock?

Mason’s Dock is listed under Marina in TWRA’s public access database. The owner is worth knowing because it usually decides whether there is a fee, whether the gate is locked overnight, and who to ring when a ramp is closed for repair.

Where to next

Around Mason’s Dock

Mason’s Dock is one access point. These pages cover the rest of the water and the rest of the county.

The whole waterFishing Kentucky Lake86 public access points across 7 counties.See the spots →County guideFishing in Humphreys CountyEvery public spot in Humphreys County, mapped out.See the spots →Full listHumphreys County spot listAll 7 access points in the county.See the spots →GearBait and tackle near WaverlyShops, rentals and where to buy a licence locally.Find gear →Nearest townFishing near DoverEverything within about 30 miles of Dover, closest first.See the spots →

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Fishing around Mason’s Dock, and who knows it

Guides and charters on this site are listed by the water they run, so you can ring the captain who fishes Kentucky Lake rather than a booking desk. Licences and limits are one click away too.

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