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Barren River Lake

Lake fishing  Kentucky · 06:26 - 18:52

Barren River Lake is a lake in Kentucky. The main target species are Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
92°
Best day
Thu
78%
93°
Fri
78%
94°
Sat
78%
93°
Sun
79%
96°
Mon
77%
96°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
77°F
Air temp
92°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
30.15 inHg → stable
Clouds
10.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:41–07:41 Day 07:41–17:37 Dusk 17:37–19:37

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 14:54–16:54 Major period 02:54–04:54 Minor period 10:13–11:43 Minor period 20:06–21:36

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

13:00
92°
14:00
92°
15:00
92°
16:00
92°
17:00
91°
18:00
88°
19:00
85°
20:00
83°
21:00
82°
22:00
81°
23:00
81°
00:00
80°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
59%
Active through the day, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
54%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
51%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
32%
Bright sky slows things.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
21%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass and Black Crappie.

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Barren River Lake is a 10,100 acres (41 km2), reservoir in Kentucky created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1964 by impounding the Barren River. The lake occupies parts of Allen, Barren, and Monroe counties.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Barren River Lake?

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Barren River Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Barren River Lake?

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Barren River Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 32%.