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Lake Barkley Fishing


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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. Largemouth Bass

    2. Largemouth Bass

    There is a 22.73% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 30 Largemouth Bass counted.

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  2. Redfin Pickerel

    3. Redfin Pickerel

    There is a 22.73% catch rate for Redfin Pickerel, based on 30 Redfin Pickerel counted.

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  3. Longear Sunfish

    4. Longear Sunfish

    There is a 7.58% catch rate for Longear Sunfish, based on 10 Longear Sunfish counted.

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  4. Rock Bass

    5. Rock Bass

    There is a 7.58% catch rate for Rock Bass, based on 10 Rock Bass counted.

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  5. Bluegill

    6. Bluegill

    There is a 6.06% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 8 Bluegill counted.

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  6. Blue Catfish

    7. Blue Catfish

    There is a 4.55% catch rate for Blue Catfish, based on 6 Blue Catfish counted.

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  7. Warmouth

    8. Warmouth

    There is a 4.55% catch rate for Warmouth, based on 6 Warmouth counted.

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  8. Spotted Bass

    9. Spotted Bass

    There is a 3.79% catch rate for Spotted Bass, based on 5 Spotted Bass counted.

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  9. Gizzard Shad

    10. Gizzard Shad

    There is a 3.03% catch rate for Gizzard Shad, based on 4 Gizzard Shad counted.

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  10. Common Carp

    11. Common Carp

    There is a 2.27% catch rate for Common Carp, based on 3 Common Carp counted.

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Recommendations above based on 22 species of fish and 132 fish counted for July 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 (134 years).

Last Update: 7/4/2024 4:04:11 PM

*** 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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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. Submerged Culvert

  7. Neville Bay

  8. Submerged Culvert

  9. Submerged Culvert

  10. Submerged Culvert

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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. 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
  2. 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
  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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