Barren River Fishing Tournaments
11 tournament dates listed ahead and 17 past listings on Barren River, Kentucky. View on a map ↗
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4organizers named
3launch sites named
Aprilbusiest month
Saturdaysmost common day
Upcoming on Barren River
Planning a Day on Barren River?
These dates show when organized tournaments are listed here and where sources say they launch. Use them to pick a day or a ramp. They are listings, not counts of boats: they do not show how many anglers will turn up, or that any ramp will be closed.
Who Runs Tournaments Here
Tournament Waters Near Barren River
Straight-line distance between map positions; 2 of 2 have tournaments coming up.
State Records Caught Here
| Species | Record | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Striped Bass | 20.5 lb | 1991 |
| Mooneye | 0.63 lb | 2019 |
From the Kentucky state record list (source).
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 17 past listings
- Renegade Bass Fall Divison 1 Twin Lakes – Barren River — Sun, Nov 1, 2026
- Renegade Bass FALL Division 9 Barren River Lake – Barren River — Sat, Oct 24, 2026
- Renegade Bass FALL Division 9 Barren River Lake – Barren River — Sat, Oct 3, 2026
- Bluegrass Bass Trail - Event #1 — Sat, Oct 3, 2026
- Renegade Bass FALL Division 9 Barren River Lake – Barren River — Sat, Sep 26, 2026
- Renegade Bass FALL Division 9 Barren River Lake – Barren River — Sat, Sep 19, 2026
- NBAA Kentucky 2026 – Barren River — Sat, Sep 19, 2026
- Renegade Bass Division 20 - Barren River Night – Barren River — Sat, Aug 22, 2026
- Renegade Bass Division 20 - Barren River Night – Barren River — Sat, Aug 8, 2026
- Renegade Bass Division 20 - Barren River Night – Barren River — Sat, Jul 25, 2026
- Renegade Bass Division 20 - Barren River Night – Barren River — Sat, Jul 11, 2026
- Renegade Bass Division 20 - Barren River Night – Barren River — Sat, Jun 27, 2026
- Renegade Bass Division 20 - Barren River Night – Barren River — Sat, Jun 20, 2026
- Renegade Bass Division 1 - Twin Lakes – Barren River — Sun, May 31, 2026
- Renegade Bass Osh Twin Lakes Division – Barren River — Thu, May 14, 2026
- Renegade Bass Osh Twin Lakes Division – Barren River — Thu, Apr 16, 2026
- Renegade Bass Division 1 - Twin Lakes – Barren River — Sun, Apr 12, 2026
Barren River Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Barren River?
- 28 are on record here, with 11 still ahead.
- When is tournament season on Barren River?
- Most listed tournaments fall in April, May and June, usually on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Which ramps do Barren River tournaments launch from?
- Sources name Port Oliver, 4170 Barren River Dam Rd and The Narrows.
- Who runs tournaments on Barren River?
- Renegade Bass Tournaments, National Bass Anglers Association (NBAA), Bluegrass Bass Trail and USA Bassin.
- What species are Barren River tournaments for?
- Bass.
- What do Barren River tournaments cost to enter?
- Published entry fees range from $40 to $100 across 27 listings that state one.