Fishing conditions for Lake Barkley (TN)
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Now, October 31
6:23 PM
humidity
38%uv index
0lowcloud cover
98%visibility
22kmmoon rise
20:44AMmoon
new moon
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Lake Barkley (TN) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake Barkley (TN), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tuesday (8 PM peak), Wednesday (8 AM peak) and Today (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Barkley (TN).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 73°F (23°C). Sunrise today: 07:10 AM, sunset: 05:54 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 10.7 mph (4.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 16.1 mph (7.2 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.21 inHg (767 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 8:44 PM and moonset at 12:22 PM.
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Lake Barkley (TN) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake Barkley (TN), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tuesday (8 PM peak), Wednesday (8 AM peak) and Today (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Barkley (TN).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 73°F (23°C). Sunrise today: 07:10 AM, sunset: 05:54 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 10.7 mph (4.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 16.1 mph (7.2 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.21 inHg (767 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 8:44 PM and moonset at 12:22 PM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Lake Barkley is a 58,000-acre TVA reservoir on the Cumberland River in western Kentucky, forming part of the famous 'Land Between the Lakes' recreation area along with adjacent Kentucky Lake. Together they form the largest man-made reservoir complex in the eastern United States. Lake Barkley supports an outstanding fishery of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, sauger, crappie, and catfish, drawing anglers from across the mid-South year-round. Spot Features: Lake Barkley is a 58,000-acre TVA reservoir on the Cumberland River in Trigg, Lyon, and Livingston counties, Kentucky, adjacent to Kentucky Lake and connected by a canal, creating the largest man-made reservoir complex in the eastern United States. The reservoir features rocky main-channel banks, vegetated coves, and extensive timber. Largemouth and smallmouth bass in their respective habitat types, sauger and crappie with jig-and-minnow rigs and crankbaits, catfish with cut bait. Seasonality: Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are the primary year-round sport fish at Lake Barkley, with peak activity in spring during the spawning period and in fall. Sauger (a close relative of walleye) peak in fall and winter. Crappie are excellent in spring during the spawn. Catfish feed through the warmer months. The mild western Kentucky climate allows year-round fishing.
