Kentucky · Unknown Co.

Barren River

· 25 mi · Class
Optimal: 775–2300 CFS · USGS #03313000
Water temp: 68°F
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78.10 ft gauge height
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⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 1,538 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #03313000
Designated Water Trail · State

The section of Barren River from Barren River Dam toward Bowling Green is one of Kentucky’s overlooked smallmouth bass waters. Fisheries biologists with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources have uncovered smallmouth bass in excess of 18 inches in this section of the Barren. The river also holds good numbers of spotted bass, rock bass, bluegill and surprising numbers of muskellunge. (KYFWR)

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