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Lake Barkley Fishing


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Lake Barkley Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Lake Barkley, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:

  1. Spotted Sunfish

    2. Spotted Sunfish

    There is a 14.39% catch rate for Spotted Sunfish, based on 20 Spotted Sunfish counted.

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  2. Bluegill

    3. Bluegill

    There is a 12.23% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 17 Bluegill counted.

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  3. Longear Sunfish

    4. Longear Sunfish

    There is a 12.23% catch rate for Longear Sunfish, based on 17 Longear Sunfish counted.

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  4. Green Sunfish

    5. Green Sunfish

    There is a 9.35% catch rate for Green Sunfish, based on 13 Green Sunfish counted.

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  5. Common Carp

    6. Common Carp

    There is a 6.47% catch rate for Common Carp, based on 9 Common Carp counted.

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  6. Largemouth Bass

    7. Largemouth Bass

    There is a 6.47% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 9 Largemouth Bass counted.

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  7. Spotted Bass

    8. Spotted Bass

    There is a 5.04% catch rate for Spotted Bass, based on 7 Spotted Bass counted.

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  8. Warmouth

    9. Warmouth

    There is a 5.04% catch rate for Warmouth, based on 7 Warmouth counted.

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  9. Channel Catfish

    10. Channel Catfish

    There is a 4.32% catch rate for Channel Catfish, based on 6 Channel Catfish counted.

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  10. Redfin Pickerel

    11. Redfin Pickerel

    There is a 4.32% catch rate for Redfin Pickerel, based on 6 Redfin Pickerel counted.

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Recommendations above based on 23 species of fish and 139 fish counted for June around Lake Barkley.

To date, there are 34 species of fish and a total of 1024 fish counted for Lake Barkley and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 7/26/1890 (133 years).

Last Update: 6/8/2023 7:40:20 AM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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Top Lake Barkley Fishing Spots

The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Lake Barkley are the following:

  1. Bruton Spring Creek

  2. Old Lock

  3. Bear Creek

  4. Baros Creek

  5. Flathead Catfish82

  6. Neville Bay

  7. Submerged Culvert

  8. Submerged Culvert

  9. Submerged Culvert

  10. Submerged Culvert

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Latest Lake Barkley Fishing Reports

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  • August Report
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  • Mid August Report
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Top Lake Barkley Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Fisherman's Friend Bait-Tackle

  2. King Creek Resort and Marina
    Our private, full service marina offers boat rentals for our guests and a store. We also have luxury pontoon and fishing boats. Our 40 slip marina is new in 2018!! Non-ethanol gasoline is available at the Marina. The store has what you need whether i

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Top Lake Barkley Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Captain Kirk's Guide Service
    I fish for every game species in the lake: Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Red Ears, Bluegills, White Bass, Stripers, Sauger, Catfish and even Yellers. The fact that this lake has such species diversity is one of it's
  2. Lucky Lady Guide Service
    Fishing is usually done from mid March through October, with the weather and water conditions dictating it all. At LLGS, I fish for white bass, yellow bass, bluegill, and crappie. I even manage to pick up a few catfish along the way. I do not fish fo
  3. Sugar Creek Charters
    Kentucky and Barkely Lake fishing at it's finest. We offer 8 hour trips, 5 hour trips, lake breakdown class and electronics trips. All to ensure your success!

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Top Lake Barkley Marinas

  1. Lake Barkley Marina

  2. Kenlake Marina Corporation
    At Kenlake Marina we've got everything right here on location that you need for an entire fun-filled summer for everyone of all ages!
  3. Prizer Point Marina & Resort
    Situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Barkley in the Kentucky Lakes region, Prizer Point Marina & Resort and Kentucky Lakes KOA is the area’s finest destination for family getaways featuring condos, cabins, RV camping, boating and family recre
  4. Eddy Creek Marina Resort
    Looking for that perfect marina you can call your home away from home? Eddy Creek Marina Resort offers the highest quality with highest array of marina services. Whether you stay in our transient slips for a night, dock for the year, or need the help

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