Barren River Lake WMA

WMA Overview

hunting fishing hiking trails boat launch wildlife viewing accessible

Size: 8735 acres
Location: Allen & Barren
Contact: Office (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 13.75%, forest 82.30%, wetland 1.84%, open water 2.29%.

Regulations

Fall Hunting Season:

Open under statewide rules and regulations in effect for the county.

Exceptions:

Rabbit and quail hunting seasons open Nov. 1-Dec. 31, except during the opening weekend of modern gun deer season.

On the Peninsula Unit, including Narrow, Goose and Grass Islands, hunters may use a muzzleloading shotgun or crossbow during the fall turkey firearm season and may use a crossbow during the fall turkey archery season.


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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.

Click to download the Mobility Impaired Access Permit.

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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.
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