Barren River Lake WMA

WMA Overview

Size: 8735 acres
Location: Allen & Barren
Contact: (270) 646-5167; COE office (270) 646-2055
Elevation: minimum 482 feet, maximum 752 feet.
Entrance GPS coordinates: Latitude N 36.8777, Longitude W -86.0556
Area Habitat: open land 10.03%, forest 84.28%, wetland 0.78%, open water 5.03%.

Regulations

 PRESCRIBED BURN NOTICE​​​​​

Throughout March and April, trained officials with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will use prescribed burns for habitat improvement projects in agency WMAs. Fire experts conduct controlled burns to help restore local ecosystems dependent on fire. Local officials have been notified. Please check back for more information.


Spring Hunting: Open under statewide rules and regulations except:

Hunters shall not hunt with breech-loading firearms on the Peninsula Unit, including Narrows, Goose and Grass islands.

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Accessible WMA

Area: Dry Creek Unit.
Terrain: Level to rolling.
ADA Acreage: 300 Acres.
For more information, please consult the Public Lands page.

Directions & Description

WMA consists of shoreline surrounding Barren River Lake. Access from US 31E and KY 87, 98, 100 and KY 252, and by lake.

Hilly to gently sloping terrain, with woodlands and cleared bottomlands maintained for wildlife.

Peninsula Unit, Grass, Goose, Mason and Narrows islands open to primitive weapons hunting only. Tailwater Campground open year-round; no camping on management area. The Goose Island Unit is the mobility impaired designated area. Boating, fishing on Barren Lake. Camping, golf, horseback riding, swimming, and lodge accommodations at nearby Barren River Lake State Resort Park.

Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.