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Fishing at Kentucky Lake
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 Ken Oak
Resort.
Professional guides are
available year-round, if you want an unforgettable fishing
experience.
Kenlake Marina is located within a
mile of Ken Oak Resort. 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:
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Resident Licenses |
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Fishing License (annual) |
$20.00 |
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One (1) Day Fishing License |
$7.00 |
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Joint Fishing License
(husband & wife) |
$36.00 |
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Combination Hunting &
Fishing License |
$30.00 |
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Senior/Disables Licenses |
$5.00 |
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Non-Resident
Licenses |
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Annual Fishing License |
$50.00 |
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1-Day Fishing License |
$10.00 |
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7-Day Fishing License |
$30.00 |
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15-Day Fishing |
$40.00 |
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. |
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SPECIES |
Size Limit |
Daily Creel/
Possession Limit |
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BLACK
BASS |
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| - Largemouth |
12" |
6 / 12 |
| - Smallmouth |
12" |
6 / 12 |
| - KY Spotted |
None |
6 / 12 |
|
CRAPPIE |
None |
30 / 60 |
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WHITE/YELLOW BASS |
None |
30 / 60 |
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STRIPED BASS |
15" |
5 / 10 |
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Note: Kentucky &
Barkley Dam tailwaters creel limit is 3 fish |
|
SAUGER |
None |
6 / 12 |
|
WALLEYE |
15" |
6 / 12 |
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CATFISH |
None |
None |
|
BLUEGILL/SUNFISH |
None |
20 / 40 |
Fishing licenses
can be purchased here
**Information supplied here subject to change without notice and is
provided as a reference only. Please consult official state
regulations before fishing for the most up to date information
* There are no
"fishing seasons" at Kentucky Lake. Fishing open year-round.
LBL Fishing
Report Hotline: (270)
924-2000 Kentucky Lake Water Level:
(800) 238-2264 (Ky Lake is #33 on menu)
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