United StatesBarren River
Details
Location:
Bowling Green, KY
United States
United StatesCoordinates:
37.0108, -86.4092
Description:
The Barren River is a river in western Kentucky, USA. It is the largest tributary of the Green River, which drains more of Kentucky than any other river. The Barren River rises in Monroe County and flows into the Green in northeast Warren County.
River fishing, below the dam, offers the oportunity to catch muskie, catfish and also hybrid and striped bass. A boat ramp is located in the Tailwater Campground next to Barren River Lake.
Cover/Structure:
Dam basin, submerged timber, shoreline brush, weedlines, coves, bridges.
Spot Access:
Boat Ramp, Parking (car/truck), Parking (boat/trailer), Picnic Area, Power Boats Allowed, Swimming Area, Pier, Shore fishing access, Camping, Fly Fishing
Map
New Fishing Report
Fishing Reports
Barren River Fishing Report 05.28.09
Fishing is heating up despite the lake being a bit high. Water temps are in the 70's and hybrids are chasing shad and alewives early in the AM and late in the evening near dark.Bass are fair to good in the creeks.Bluegill and shellcracker are fair.Crappie are good in about 10 foot of water deeper on cover in some places. With the lake up about 5 feet you want to fish deeper than normal for this time of year for crappie....
Fish
Bass, Striped (Morone saxatilis)
Crappie, Black (Pomoxis nigromaculatus)
Crappie, White (Pomoxis annularis)
Guides
Anglers Edge Outfitters
Mission
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Lodges
There are no lodges specified for this fishing spot.
Tournaments
There are no tournaments associated with this fishing spot.
