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Boating At Barren River Lake In Kentucky

By AA-Boats & Boating Staff Writers

Barren River Lake, Kentucky

Free Public Boating & Watersport Activities

Barren River Lake, situated in south-central Kentucky, is a captivating reservoir surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills, creating a scenic escape for both locals and tourists alike. The lake is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a wide range of activities and attractions.

Boating is a favored activity on Barren River Lake, with its expansive waters inviting visitors to embark on leisurely cruises, water skiing adventures, and various other thrilling water sports. The lake's calm and peaceful ambiance makes it an ideal spot for boaters of all skill levels to explore its natural beauty.

The lake features marinas that provide essential boating services, including boat rentals, fuel stations, and boat repairs, ensuring that visitors have everything they need for a pleasant and hassle-free experience on the water.

For easy access to the lake, there are well-maintained boat launch ramps conveniently located around the shoreline, allowing boaters to launch their vessels with ease.

In addition to boating, Barren River Lake boasts several nearby attractions, such as the Barren River Lake State Resort Park, offering hiking trails, camping grounds, and stunning lake views, providing an array of recreational options for nature enthusiasts.

The boating season typically runs from spring to fall, giving ample time for visitors to enjoy the lake's offerings and take advantage of the pleasant weather.

Barren River Lake is also renowned for its fishing opportunities, attracting anglers from far and wide in search of bass, crappie, catfish, and other fish species that call the lake home.

For those looking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area, camping facilities are available nearby, offering a chance to experience the tranquility of the lake and its surroundings.

Boating, camping and fishing.

With 10,000 surface acres and 140 miles of shoreline Barren River Lake is a great boating venue with the bonus of great fishing. The lake is located in the south-central part of the state, 4 miles southwest of Glasgow, KY. There are close to a dozen boat launch ramps for launching pleasure, pontoon and fishing boats, plus additional carry-down areas for launch of small craft including canoes and kayaks. Marinas, campgrounds, RV parks, stores, restaurants, lodging and fishing gear are all available at, or nearby, the lake. Anglers have plenty of fish species to target including bass, crappie, walleye, hybrid stripers, catfish sunfish and white bass. Numerous fish habitat structures have been submerged into the lake to enhance fish and baitfish population development. Whether for a quick fishing trip, or an extended vacation Barren River Lake is an enjoyable destination.

Area Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Camping

Bailey's Point Campground - 270 622-6959

Tailwater Campground - 270 622-7732

The Narrows Campground - 270 646-3094

Spring Hill RV Park - 270 646-3373

Barren River Lake Map

Fishing

Fish species found in Barren River Lake include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, redear sunfish, white bass, yellow bass and hybrid striped bass.

Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass Channel catfish Blue catfish Black crappie White crappie Walleye Bluegill Redear Sunfish White Bass Yellow Bass Hybrid Striped Bass

Click here for a KY Fishing License.

Local Contact Information

Barren River State Park Marina
1148 State Park Rd
Lucas, KY 42156
270 646-2357

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