Kentucky Lake has 160,000 acres of
water and 2,380 miles of shoreline which is the longest shoreline
of any man-made lake in the world. For some of the
best fishing in the world, Kentucky Lake offers Largemouth
Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Kentucky (Spotted) Bass, White and Black
Crappie, Blue Gill, White Bass, Striped Bass and Rock Fish, and
Catfish.
Lake Barkley is a 57,920-acre lake, which is a year-round
boating and fishing paradise. It is located 8 miles from Early American Motel.
Kenlake Marina is located within a
mile of Early American Motel. It is a full-service marina offering
bait/tackle, fishing license, covered and uncovered slips, a free
launching ramp, and fishing boat rentals as well. (270)
474-2245, or you may contact them toll-free at (800) 624-4124.
All Kentucky anglers who fish
reciprocal waters must have a valid KY Fishing License. On KY
Lake, anglers with either a valid KY or TN sport fishing license
may fish from Eggner's Ferry Bridge, (US 68 and HWY 80) in KY,
south to the Governor Ned McWorter Bridge (US 79 and HWY 76) in
TN. This includes all embayments and tributaries, except the
Blood River embayment in KY. Anglers must abide by the fishing
regulations of the state in which they are fishing.
Kentucky residents that
are Seniors and/or Disabled may purchase a Combination
Hunting/Fishing License for $5 per year.
Fishing Licenses are as follows:
|
Resident
Licenses |
| Annual Fishing
License |
$15.00 |
| One
(1) Day Fishing License |
$6.00 |
| Joint
Fishing License (husband & wife) |
$27.00 |
| Combination
Hunting & Fishing License |
$22.50 |
| Resident
Sportsman |
$80.00 |
|
Non-Resident
Licenses |
| Annual
Fishing License |
$35.00 |
| 1-Day
Fishing License |
$7.00 |
| 15-Day
Fishing |
$25.00 |
Fishing licenses
can be purchased here
* There are no
"fishing seasons" at Kentucky Lake. Fishing open year-round.
Kentucky
Lake Fish Size & Creel Limits
These limits are based on Kentucky &
Barkley Lakes in the state of Kentucky. Outside of the state of
Kentucky and other bodies of water may vary. |
|
Species |
Size Limit |
Daily Creel/
Possession Limit |
|
Black Bass |
|
6 / 12 |
|
Largemouth |
12" |
|
|
Smallmouth |
12" |
|
|
KY Spotted |
None |
|
|
Crappie |
10" |
30 / 60 |
|
White/Yellow Bass |
None |
30 / 60 |
|
Striped Bass |
15" |
5 / 5 |
|
Note: Kentucky &
Barkley Dam tail waters creel limit is 3 fish |
|
Sauger |
14" |
10 / 20 |
|
Walleye |
15" |
10 / 20 |
|
Catfish |
None |
None |
|
Bluegill/Sunfish |
None |
None |
LBL Fishing
Report Hotline: (270)
924-2000
Kentucky Lake Water Level:
(800) 238-2264 (Ky Lake is #33 on menu)
