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Narrows Ramp

Boat ramp · on Barren River Lake · near Lucas · Kentucky

Past algal blooms

Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2015.

state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026

Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.

At the launch

Type
Boat ramp
Fee
Fee charged
Docks
1
Ramp surface
Paved
Car parking
51 or more vehicles
Restrooms
Yes
Hours
Year-round, all hours
Website
app.fw.ky.gov
Coordinates
36.90150, -86.06632

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Conditions

Lake level: Barren River Lake

Today's level loads here; without it, see the agency's page below.

Full pool is 552.0 ft (USACE, Top of Conservation).

Level from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Corps Water Management System (Barren River Lake Dam), about hourly; the agency's page. Levels change; check conditions at the ramp before you launch.

Lake level

Latest reading loads here; without it, see the USGS page below.

USGS gauge BARREN RIVER LAKE NEAR FINNEY, KY, 3.3 mi from this launch on Barren River Lake: lake level, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

On Barren River Lake

Reservoir in Kentucky. All launches on Barren River Lake.

Community

Where people who use Barren River Lake talk about it.

Nearby launches

Sources

Why it is listed as public: listed by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Fishing and Boating Access Sites. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.