Lake Barkley (KY)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Lake Barkley?

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

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

Lake Barkley is a 16.84 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a null

Q: What fish are in Lake Barkley?

Lake Barkley contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill.

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Lake Barkley Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

7 Reports on Lake Barkley

2 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Dave Carroll
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
- Structure
  Laydowns
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Laydowns)
Shad spawn, bluegill and some bass are still spawning. Caught a bunch around laydowns and brush. Really fun time to fish lots of fish shallow. Lost a giant that I watched chasing bait in about a foot... Read More
David recommended this gear for Lake Barkley, KY
Hotbait
Riot Baits Tungsten Minima Jig 3/8 oz / White Knight
$5.99
Strike King Midsize Rage Bug Pearl / 3.38"
$6.99
Dave Carroll
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Structure Jigs
- Structure
  Laydowns
- Forage
  Bluegill
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Structure Jigs in Spring (Spawn) (Laydowns)
Wife and I went out and caught a few. She lost a nice one and caught a crappie. There seems to be all stages going on right now but I believe the spawn is just now really happening.... Read More
David recommended this gear for Lake Barkley, KY
Hotbait
Dirty Jigs Scott Canterbury Flippin Jig 3/8 oz / Magic Craw Swirl
$5.49
Strike King Rage Chunk Trailer Blue Craw / 2 1/2"
$5.99

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Jerry Hall
Bronze Ambassador
10/15/22
- Season
  Fall
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')
- Structure
  Points
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') in Fall (Points)
Bass are still roaming with shad schools . Some are being caught on top waters but our best success has been Rapala DT6’s on points with shad activity present .
Jerry recommended this gear for Lake Barkley, KY
Hotbait
Rapala DT 6 Demon / 2"
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