Sunset Marina Blog
Sunset Marina News, Tips and Dale Hollow Lake Updates
Stay connected with what’s happening at Sunset Marina and around Dale Hollow Lake. Here you will find helpful tips for planning your visit, seasonal updates, boating and fishing advice and local highlights from the Upper Cumberland region. Whether you are preparing for your first trip or returning for another stay, this is a great place to find information to make the most of your time on the lake.
It’s Time For Boating and Fishing Season!
The weather is warming up in Tennessee! This is the perfect time to fish or head out on the water with family and friends. Any Tennessee resident born after January 1, 1989 must successfully complete the Boating Safety Exam. Boater Education...
Hazards of Swimming or Fishing Near a Marina
Marinas are vibrant hubs of activity, offering a place to dock boats, fuel up and enjoy the beauty of the water. However, while marinas are essential for boaters, they present hidden dangers for swimmers and anglers. "Understanding these hazards can prevent accidents...
Boating Safely at Dale Hollow Lake
Dale Hollow Lake is one of the most beautiful and well-maintained lakes in the region, attracting boaters, anglers, and water recreation enthusiasts year-round. Sunset Marina, a premier destination on the lake, provides access to these pristine waters. Whether you're...
Ensuring Pet Safety During Boating Adventures
The allure of open water is undeniable, and for many, sharing that experience with our beloved pets seems like a natural extension of family adventures. However, boating with pets requires meticulous planning and a deep understanding of potential hazards to ensure the...
Navigating Marina Etiquette
The marina: a bustling hub of nautical passion, a place where dreams set sail and friendships are forged. Yet, this shared space demands a certain level of decorum, a silent understanding that ensures harmony amongst all who call it home, even temporarily. For...
Should I Buy a Boat or Just Rent One from the Marina?
As the summer sun heats up and the lure of the open water calls, you may find yourself contemplating a big decision: Should I buy a boat or simply rent one from the marina? While the idea of owning a boat is certainly appealing, especially for frequent lake-goers,...
Houseboating or Onshore Lodging? Which is Right for You?
When planning a lakeside getaway, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to stay on the water in a houseboat or opt for onshore lodging. Both options offer unique experiences, but the right choice depends on your preferences, lifestyle, and expectations...
Essential Tips for Cold Weather Boating
Observe Safe Boating in Frigid Waters Boating in frigid waters can be a breathtaking experience, with serene winter landscapes and fewer crowds on the water. However, cold weather boating also comes with significant risks, including hypothermia, cold shock and ice...
Preparing for Storms on Dale Hollow Lake
by Tom Allen, Owner of Sunset Marina At Sunset Marina, we take the safety of our guests very seriously, especially when it comes to weather conditions on Dale Hollow Lake. While this lake is not prone to hurricanes or tropical storms, we are no strangers to sudden,...
Sunglasses
We know that it is important to protect our skin form burns and most of us have learned the hard way about protecting the “forgotten” places from sunburn – parts in our hair, behind the neck and ears and tops of our feet. But one of the most important places to...
Sunscreen
Sunscreen isn’t just something you smear on your skin once a day! Actually, sunscreen works by essentially activating inside the cells of your skin and that is process that takes a minute. – It actually takes 20-30 minutes before your sunscreen application is...
Lake Hacks
Yucky Grill? Grab an onion! Cut an onion in half. Put a little cooking oil on the flat side of the onion. Stick a fork in the curved side of the onion if you want a handle. Scrub the onion vigorously on the grill. Not only with the onion chemicals help remove old food...
Protect Your Eyes as You have Fun in the Sun
The month of July marks UV Protection Month. It is a good time to remember that the ultra violet rays of the sunshine we love can be dangerous if we are not protected. We have all learned a lot about the need to slather everyone with sunscreen to protect skin from...
Important Firewood Reminder for Campers
As camping season gets underway at Dale Hollow Lake, visitors should be aware that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District requires campers in its recreation areas and campgrounds to use only approved firewood. In most cases, that means certified...
Boaters Can Help Mother Earth and Beyond
Mother Earth needs a little help from boaters, but what can they do to make the biggest difference this summer on the water? The non-profit BoatUS Foundation has three earth-friendly tips that will go a long way on Earth Day and all summer boating season long. 1....
Remembering Tony Sloan
A Lifelong Passion for Marinas From a young age, Tony Sloan’s life was intertwined with the water, beginning with his work as a teenager at Grider Hill, the marina his parents, Bruce and Lola Gay (Ross) Sloan, had earlier established on Lake Cumberland in Kentucky....
Dale Hollow Eagle Cam Entertains and Educates
Dale Hollow Lake has become a nesting spot for American Bald Eagles as they return each year to build or refurbish their nests, lay eggs and watch over their eaglets. One such quiet spot was noticed in 2016, and soon a group of volunteers took action to share the...
2024 Dale Hollow Spring Bass Classic
2024 Dale Hollow Spring Bass Classic Overall Winners. Total Weight for both Days. 1st Rex Reagan & Lee Malone 34.54 lbs. $2000.00 2nd Gilbert Jolley & Kyle Jolley 32.78 lbs. $1800.00 3rd Blake Smith & Chris Halfacre 32.16 lbs. $1600.00 4th Shaun Branscum...
Toyota Series to Host Event on Dale Hollow Lake
BYRDSTOWN, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2020) – The 2020 Toyota Series Central Division will wrap up its season in Byrdstown, Tennessee next week (Oct. 29-31) with the Toyota Series at Dale Hollow Lake. Hosted by the Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce, the three-day...
TnVacation.com Promotes Luke Bryan’s Sunset Video
Sunset Marina was featured in this media release by the Tennessee Department of Tourism. See Sunset's tnvacation.com profile here. BYRDSTOWN, Tenn. – Two-time Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year Award winner Luke Bryan released the music...
Annual Day Use Passes
The Corps of Engineers Annual Day Use Passes with expiration of 2027 have arrived and are available for purchase at the Dale Hollow Lake Resource Manager's Office in Celina, TN. Each pass is $40 and entitles bearers to access Corps facilities nationwide that accept...
Planning to Rent a Boat? Please Read First
Before your time on the water begins, please review current Tennessee boating safety requirements. In Tennessee, boaters must slow to no-wake speed within 100 feet of a law enforcement vessel displaying flashing blue lights. In addition, Tennessee residents born after...
Luke Bryan Films Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset at Sunset Marina
July 26, 2018 – Country mega-star Luke Bryan’s new video, “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset,” which was released today, is focusing attention on one of the Upper Cumberland Region’s premier lakes, Dale Hollow Lake. In late June, Sunset Marina on Dale Hollow Lake became the...
Clean Marina
Sunset Designated Clean Marina Clean Maria certification awarded to Sunset Marina and Resort by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for efforts to keep its facilities and Dale Hollow Lake clean.Sunset Marina and Resort in Monroe, Tenn., is one of only three facilities on...