Barren River Lake Dam Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Plan Barren River Lake Dam (KY) trips with real-time outflow, lake elevation, and weather pulled from public USACE sensors near Lucas, KY. See species notes and where-to-fish access points.
Barren River Lake Dam snapshot
Barren River Lake Dam sits near Lucas, KY, KY and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers LRL district. Coordinates: 36.8967°, -86.1250°.
- Latest release
- 51 CFS
- Recorded 2026-06-18 11:00 UTC
- Latest lake level
- 545.28 ft
- Recorded 2026-06-18 11:00 UTC
Lower release: generally safer conditions, but watch footing and changing water levels near inflows and outflows.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the Barren River Lake Dam water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.