Barren River Lake

Q: What do you need to know about Barren River Lake?

Barren River Lake is a body of water in KY. During this time of year, fish can be found in Spring (Post-Spawn) patterns. Available species are Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, Catfish. Narrow down your tackle selection by adjusting season, water clarity, structure and technique.

Q: What is Barren River Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Barren River Lake is a 9626.11 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a null

Q: What fish are in Barren River Lake?

Barren River Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, Catfish.

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Apr 16, 2025

Species

Largemouth Bass

Season

Spring (Current)

11 Fishing Reports

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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Blade Baits
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Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)
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Finesse Jigs
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Football Jigs
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Hard Topwater (Popping)
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Largemouth Bass5 Reports
Crappie2 Reports

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Jtsfishing
Bronze Ambassador
5/19/22
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Technique
  Crankbaits 13'+
- Structure
  Rock Pile
- Forage
  Shad
Transition banks from rock to gravel
Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
5/18/22
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Technique
  Topwater Popping
- Structure
  Brush Piles
Caught them early on a Don Iovino Splashit. Then went deep in brush pile with a 10" Power Worm.
Matthew Mattingly
Blue Ambassador
4/29/23
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Technique
  Football Jigs
- Structure
  Points
- Water Temperature
  65°
The cold front we have had seems to have knocked fish back a little. Only seen two fish up on the bed and very few cruising. Backed off and started fishing spawning flats and shallows points with a Swing Head to combat that. Reeling it just along the bottom bumping the pea gravel rocks.