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Barkley Lake fishing reports

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Bluegill

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Greengill hybrid

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Largemouth bass

10 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 2 lb 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

15 in · 2 lb 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 5 lb 5 oz

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General info

Barkley Lake is a lake located in Montgomery County, Alabama, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

32°18′48.6″N 86°05′24″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Barkley Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Barkley Lake, AL

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Alabama can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Reviews of Barkley Lake

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Cities nearby

Montgomery

10.6 miles away

Millbrook

21.1 miles away

Prattville

23.8 miles away

Troy

36.1 miles away

Auburn

40.5 miles away

Alexander City

43.1 miles away

Opelika

48.0 miles away

Selma

55.5 miles away

Sylacauga

60.5 miles away

Eufaula

61.6 miles away

Phenix City

62.9 miles away

Valley

63.0 miles away

Ozark

65.0 miles away

Calera

67.8 miles away

Enterprise

69.6 miles away

Columbus

72.0 miles away

Alabaster

75.7 miles away

Chelsea

76.6 miles away

Talladega

77.3 miles away

Pelham

79.1 miles away

Helena

81.1 miles away

Hoover

84.3 miles away

Vestavia Hills

87.3 miles away

Bessemer

89.2 miles away

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FAQ about Barkley Lake fishing

Barkley Lake is a lake located in Montgomery County, Alabama, United States. Its coordinates are:
32°18′48.6″N 86°05′24″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Barkley Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Barkley Lake are:
The latest Barkley Lake fishing reports are:
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