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Lake Barkley

Miles of scenic shoreline, exceptional fishing and an abundance of outdoor recreation! Western Kentucky's Lake Barkley area continues to grow not only as a popular vacation spot but as an ideal location for retirement and year round living. Nestled on the northeast shore of Lake Barkley, Lyon County lays peacefully along a shoreline rich in wildlife and scenic beauty. The pristine waters provide endless opportunities for boating, fishing, and a variety of water sports. Look for the bald eagle, the blue heron, and a wide variety of other wildlife as you cruise down the lake. Swimming, boating, camping, and skiing are only a few of the activities you can enjoy while vacationing in the area. Eddyville, located only a few minutes from the lake, offers activities for family fun and entertainment. You can enjoy an afternoon at the water park and go shopping at the Factory Outlet Mall. Horseback riders can spend the day at the riding stables located near Eddyville. A variety of restaurants serve everything from Lake Barkley catfish to southern barbecue. Lake Barkley was impounded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1966. The dam impounds the Cumberland River near Grand Rivers, Kentucky, approximately 38 miles up stream from where the Cumberland empties into the Ohio River. One mile above the dam is a canal connecting Lake Barkley with Kentucky Lake, forming one of the greatest freshwater recreational complexes in the country. The lakes run parallel courses for more than 50 miles with Land Between the Lakes recreational area located between them. Lake Barkley is 134 miles long with a shoreline measuring 1,004 miles. The lake's level is fluctuated from summer to winter for flood control purposes. Summer pool (359 ft. sea level) is normally reached by May 1. The water level begins dropping gradually on July 1, and winter pool (354 ft.) is reached by Dec. 1. The spring rise starts April 1. The lake's water surface area varies accordingly from 57,920 acres at summer pool to 45,210 acres at winter pool. Updated daily, the Army Corps of Engineers provides an online lake report which not only includes daily fishing information, but also provides the current lake level, water temperature and discharge rate. A Safe Boating Test is now required for anyone 12-17 years of age who operates a boat over 10 horse power. This new safety requirement also applies to personal watercraft. For more information on this new Kentucky law or for information on taking the Safe Boating Test visit the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife site by clicking here.

Frequently Asked Lake Questions
Jet Skis:	Are they permitted? Yes
Swimming:	Can you swim in the lake? Yes What is the water quality? Good
Boat Docks:	Are they permitted? Yes
Power Boats:	Are they permitted? Yes
Nearby cities:	Distance to nearby major cities? 90 Minutes to Nashville
Nearest airport:	90 Minutes to Nashville
Fishing Information
Anglers, both novice and professional, will find the fishing exceptional. Long known for its spring crappie run fishermen are amazed at the number and size of fish that can be caught. Throughout the summer, white bass, bluegill and catfish provide fun for old and young alike. Serious anglers search for bass on drop-offs and around stump beds. Fishing on Lake Barkley is an angler's dream. A thriving population of crappie, largemouth bass, white bass, catfish, sauger and bluegill offer a challenge for fishermen. Early crappie fishing is a sure cure for cabin fever and the warmer days of winter often find anglers sitting peacefully along shorelines and in sunny bays and coves. Crappie can be caught by casting a curly tail jig or by dropping a minnow in a favorite brush pile. In early spring the crappie begin to move into the bays to spawn. An old wives tale which seems to hold true says "Crappie fishing is best when the dogwoods are in bloom." During the spring spawn, crappie will move from deep to shallow water, and may be found in water depths anywhere from 6 inches to 4-6 feet deep. May and June are typically the best fishing months on the lake. Crappie can still be caught post spawn and bass will be found on gravel points and around stumps. Catfish can be found on gravel points that taper off to a mud layer. Bluegill, which often spawn later, can be taken with grubs, worms, and crickets. During July and August, the white bass can provide fun and excitement for any angler. Look for them to jump along the river drops and flats, and use a rooster tail, lead spoon, or top water lure to bring these aggressive fish in the boat. Don't be surprised if you hook a largemouth bass while fishing the jumps. They are known to often travel in the same schools to feed. The peaceful shoreline and colorful fall foliage lend itself to some of the year's most scenic fishing. You can catch fish using spring fishing techniques. Catch largemouth bass in the brush, tree tops, and on riprap. Crappie will normally make one more run to shallow water. Look for them in 5-12 feet of water near brush piles and brushy drop-offs. To make your fishing experience more successful, consider renting a boat or booking a local fishing guide. Tom and Barbs One Stop Market 270-388-7745, Highway 93 S, Eddyville, KY 42038 (Fishing Equipment) B and J Bait Co 270-886-6813, 1718 E 1st St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240-2917 Bucks & Bass Archery & Sporting Goods 270-522-0729, 2240 South Rd, Cadiz, KY 42211-6626 Fishing Guides: Bill's Guide Service: 406 Palisades Dr., Eddyville, KY 42038 / 270.388.2520 Cotton's Guide Service: 846 Sims Rd., Princeton, KY 42445 / 270.365.0104 E.D. Wynn's Guide Service: 2736 Gray Farm Rd., Eddyville, KY 42038 / 270.388.2981 Greg Freeman's Guide Service: 434 Gray Farm Rd., Eddyville, KY 42038 / 270.388.9403 Hook, Line & Sinker: 1408 Lake Barkley Dr., Kuttawa, KY 42055 / 270.388.0525 Jim Leech's Guide Service: 400 Pleasant Valley Rd., Princeton, KY 42445 / 270.388.9542 Lew's Guide Service: 1001 Maple Ave., Princeton, KY 42445 / 270.365.1160 Rodney Brown's Guide Service: Rt. 2, Box 124, Eddyville, KY 42038 / 270.388.2359 Tackle Box Guide Service: 5045 U.S. 62 West, Kuttawa, KY 42055 / 270.388.9619 Taylor's Guide Service: 75 Forest Glen Dr., Eddyville, KY 42038 / 270.388.9960
Boating Information
Prizer Point Marina & Resort 270-522-3762, Cadiz, KY 42211 Lake Barkley Marina 270-924-9954, Blue Springs Rd, Cadiz, KY 42211 Boat Haven Resort Marina 270-522-7638, 3025 Rockcastle Rd, Cadiz, KY 42211-6400 Eddy Creek Marina Resort 270-388-2271, 7612 State Route 93 S, Eddyville, KY 42038-8750 Full service marina, boat rentals, ship store, bait, gas, diesel & restaurant. Eshler Marine Service 270-388-7703, 117 Eshler Loop, Eddyville, KY 42038-7365 A & Ds Boat Rv & Mini Storage 270-388-0953, Eddyville, KY 42038 Rottgering Marine Inc 270-388-0360, Po Box 785, Eddyville, KY 42038-0785 Buzzard Rock Resort Full service marina, restaurant, boat rentals, marine supplies, covered & open slips. P.O. Box 130, Kuttawa, KY 42055 / 1.800.826.6238
Camping Information
Lake Barkley State Resort Park 270-924-1131, Blue Springs Rd, Cadiz, KY 42211 91 sites, 60 pull throughs, full hook-ups, pool, game room, laundry, dump station, open all year. Kamptown Rv Resort 270-522-7976, 4124 Rockcastle Rd, Cadiz, KY 42211-9364 Rockcastle R V Park & Campground 270-522-5530, 1049 Goose Hollow Rd, Cadiz, KY 42211-8018 Dryden Bay Campground 270-388-0289, 2609 State Route 274, Eddyville, KY 42038-8569
Local Area Businesses
Princeton Golf & Country Club 270-365-7301, 1001 S Jefferson St, Princeton, KY 42445-2376 Land Between The Lake is a 170,000 acre national recreation area located between Kentucky and Barkley lakes. Approximately 8 miles wide and 40 miles long, this forested peninsula offers more than 200 miles of trails for hikers, bikers and horseback riders, as well as a 2,500 acre area reserved for Off-Highway Vehicle use. It is also home to the Nature Station, which provides an up close encounter with the natural world through live animal exhibits and in-field programs, The Homeplace-1850, a working 19th century farm, the Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory, and the Elk & Bison Prairie which offers an opportunity to view LBL's ongoing prairie restoration efforts as well as their buffalo and elk herd.