Green River Lake Fishing
A Kentucky lake of 8,181 acres in Adair and Taylor counties.
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A Kentucky snapshot of Green River Lake
The KDFWR waterbody page sizes Green River Lake at 8,181 acres, in Adair and Taylor counties. KDFWR tags this water with the owner Army Corps of Engineers. The closest Census place, Campbellsville, lies about 7 miles out.
KDFWR shows 13 ramps and carry-down launches along this water. Walk-in anglers have 3 piers and bank sites. There are 10 special-regulation lines written for this water.
Acreage as KDFWR notes it on the Green River Lake waterbody page (KDFWR), read November 10, 2026.
KDFWR waterbody page for Green River Lake, read November 10, 2026.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 10, 2026.
What the KDFWR page records about Green River Lake
KDFWR maps and reports for Green River Lake
- Green River Lake Fish Attractors in Google maps!KDFWR link
- Green River Lake Largemouth Bass Fishing Quality AssessmentKDFWR link
KDFWR waterbody page for Green River Lake, read November 10, 2026.
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Species here are the ones KDFWR writes rules or stocking rows for at Green River Lake.
KDFWR waterbody page for Green River Lake, read November 10, 2026.
KDFWR-listed ramps serving Green River Lake
- Arnolds Landing Ramp on Green River Lakeboat ramp, paved, single lane; parking for 25 or fewer vehicles, unpaved lot; no fee; open year-round, all hours
- Butler Creek Ramp on Green River Lakeboat ramp, paved, single lane; parking for 25 or fewer vehicles, unpaved lot; no fee; seasonal, all hours
- Elkhorn Ramp on Green River Lakecarry-down launch; parking for 25 or fewer vehicles, unpaved lot; no fee; open year-round, all hours
- Emerald Isle Marina on Green River Lakeboat ramp, paved, multiple lanes, courtesy dock, marina; parking for 26 to 50 vehicles, paved lot; fee charged (amount not listed by KDFWR); open year-round, all hours
- Holmes Bend Ramp on Green River Lakeboat ramp, paved, multiple lanes, courtesy dock, marina; parking for 51 or more vehicles, paved lot; fee charged (amount not listed by KDFWR); open year-round, all hours
- Pikes Ridge Boat Ramp on Green River Lakeboat ramp, paved, multiple lanes, courtesy dock; parking for 25 or fewer vehicles, unpaved lot; fee charged (amount not listed by KDFWR); seasonal, limited hours
- Ramp #1 on Green River Lakeboat ramp, paved, multiple lanes, courtesy dock; parking for 51 or more vehicles, paved lot; fee charged (amount not listed by KDFWR); open year-round, all hours
- Smith Ridge Boat Ramp on Green River Lakeboat ramp, paved, multiple lanes, courtesy dock; parking for 51 or more vehicles, paved lot; fee charged (amount not listed by KDFWR); open year-round, all hours
- Snake Creek (on Green River Lake WMA) Boat Ramp on Green River Lakeboat ramp, paved, single lane; parking for 25 or fewer vehicles, unpaved lot; no fee; open year-round, all hours
- State Marina on Green River Lakeboat ramp, paved, multiple lanes, courtesy dock, marina; parking for 51 or more vehicles, paved lot; no fee; open year-round, all hours
- State Park/Lone Valley Site Boat Ramp on Green River Lakeboat ramp, paved, multiple lanes, courtesy dock; parking for 26 to 50 vehicles, paved lot; no fee; open year-round, all hours
- White Oak Ramp GRL on Green River Lakecarry-down launch; parking for 25 or fewer vehicles, unpaved lot; no fee; open year-round, all hours
- Wilson Creek Carry-Down Launch on Green River Lakecarry-down launch; parking for 25 or fewer vehicles, unpaved lot; no fee; seasonal, all hours
Shore spots at Green River Lake
- Corps Office Bank Access on Green River Lakebank access; open year-round, all hours
- Green River Lake Fishing Pier 1fishing pier; open year-round, all hours
- Green River Lake Fishing Pier 2fishing pier; open year-round, all hours
Ramps a brief haul past Green River Lake
- Tailwater Ramp on Green River Lake TailwaterGreen River Lake Tailwater, 3 miles west
- Roachville Boat Ramp on Green River (Upper)Green River (Upper), 7 miles west
- Green River WMA Carrydown Carry-Down LaunchGreen River (Upper), 8 miles southeast
- Casey Creek Canoe Launch on Dennis-Gray WMADennis-Gray WMA, 8 miles east
- City Lake Carry-Down Launch on Campbellsville City LakeCampbellsville City Lake, 8 miles north
- Spurlington Lake RampSpurlington Lake, 10 miles north
KDFWR marks fees only as yes or no and hours only as categories, so no prices or clock times are shown for Green River Lake.
KDFWR Fishing Access Sites in Kentucky layer (ArcGIS service: lanes as single or multiple, fees as yes or no, hours as categories), read November 10, 2026.
Gauge readings at Green River Lake
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Green River Lake Near Campbellsville, Ky | 73.71 ft gage height, 673.71 ft lake elevation | Nov 11 9:10 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 9:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USACE Louisville District reading at Green River Lake for Green River Lake, November 10, 2026 11:00 UTC.
USACE Louisville District via USACE Access to Water (location page), latest values at retrieval November 10, 2026. Provisional.
USGS lake gauges at Green River Lake refresh live; Corps figures are the dated reading we pulled, so check the time stamp.
Kentucky limits that apply on Green River Lake
KDFWR prints these special regulations on its Green River Lake waterbody page, quoted row by row.
| Species | Rule as KDFWR prints it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Black Crappie | Must be 9 inches or over, Statewide creel limits apply | |
| White Crappie | Must be 9 inches or over, Statewide creel limits apply | |
| Largemouth Bass | Statewide Regulations Apply | |
| Smallmouth Bass | Statewide Regulations Apply | |
| Spotted Bass | Statewide Regulations Apply | |
| White Bass | Statewide Regulations Apply | |
| Muskellunge | Must be 40 inches or over. Statewide creel limits apply. | |
| Walleye | Must be 14 inches or over, Limit 6 per angler |
KDFWR waterbody page for Green River Lake, read November 10, 2026.
Special-water lines for Green River Lake in the guide
- GREEN RIVER LAKELake upper boundaries: Green River to Snake Creek Boat Ramp; Robinson Creek to KY 76 bridge; Casey Creek to Arnolds Landing Boat Ramp.
- GREEN RIVER LAKECrappie: 9-inch minimum size limit.
- GREEN RIVER LAKEMuskellunge: 40-inch minimum size limit.
2026 Kentucky Fishing & Boating Guide (Regulations Summary March 2026 to February 2027, updated September 2026, p. 7-12; KDFWR PDF), read November 10, 2026.
301 KAR 1:201 exceptions for Green River Lake
- Green River Lake.Crappie size limit, nine (9) inches.
- Green River Lake.Muskellunge size limit, forty (40) inches.
- Green River Lake.Green River Lake shall extend up:
- Green River Lake.1. Green River to the Snake Creek Boat Ramp;
- Green River Lake.2. Robinson Creek to the Highway 76 Bridge; and
- Green River Lake.3. Casey Creek to the Arnolds Landing Boat Ramp.
301 KAR 1:201 Section 3(35), last effective September 3, 2026 (Kentucky Administrative Regulations), read November 10, 2026.
Commonwealth creel numbers that ride along to Green River Lake
| Species group | Daily | Possession | Minimum size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 6* | 12* | 12" |
| Smallmouth Bass | 6* | 12* | 12" |
| Kentucky (Spotted) Bass | 6* | 12* | none |
| Walleye, Sauger, and their Hybrids | 6* | 12* | 14" |
| Muskellunge | 1 | 2 | 30" |
| White & Hybrid Striped Bass | 15** | 30** | none** |
| Crappie (Black & White) | 20* | 40* | none |
2026 Kentucky Fishing & Boating Guide (Regulations Summary March 2026 to February 2027, updated September 2026, p. 4; KDFWR PDF), read November 10, 2026.
On possession, the guide reads: "A possession limit is two times the daily limit for all fish species with a daily limit, excluding previously processed fish."
Anglers 16 and older need a Kentucky fishing license; the 2026 guide prints $24.31 for the resident annual license and $58.14 for nonresidents.
License prices as printed in the 2026 Kentucky Fishing & Boating Guide, p. 2 (2026 CPI-adjusted fees; KDFWR PDF), read November 10, 2026.
Weigh-ins scheduled around Green River Lake
The Green River Lake tournament page lists dated events and winning weights as printed.
Fishing the river under Green River Lake
- Green River Lake TailwaterKDFWR tailwater page
Neighboring lakes and Green River Lake
The largest neighbor listed is Fagan Branch Lake at 127 acres, per KDFWR.
| Lake | Distance | Size | County | KDFWR launches | KDFWR rule rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green River Lake | 8,181 acres | Adair County | 13 | 8 | |
| Campbellsville City Lake | 8 miles north | 63 acres | Taylor County | 1 | 0 |
| Spurlington Lake | 10 miles north | 33 acres | Taylor County | 1 | 2 |
| Marion County Lake | 19 miles north | 32 acres | Marion County | 1 | 3 |
| Fagan Branch Lake | 19 miles north | 127 acres | Marion County | 1 | 4 |
| Liberty Reservoir | 22 miles east | 79 acres | Casey County | 1 | 0 |
KDFWR waterbody pages and access layer; outline sizes are GIS figures. Read November 10, 2026.
A little past Green River Lake
Other Kentucky lakes near Green River Lake
- Campbellsville City Lake8 miles north
- Spurlington Lake10 miles north
- Marion County Lake19 miles north
- Fagan Branch Lake19 miles north
- Liberty Reservoir22 miles east
Shops Green River Lake regulars lean on
- Holmes Bend Boat Dock Incmarina, Columbia, 2 miles
- Emerald Isle Resort & Marinamarina, Campbellsville, 3 miles
- Green River Marinamarina, Campbellsville, 3 miles
- Phillips Campground & Tackle Box Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Campbellsville, 4 miles
- Green River Baitbait and tackle shop, Columbia, 5 miles
- Crazy Horse Archerybait and tackle shop, Campbellsville, 5 miles
Guides who advertise near Green River Lake
- Rip N Lipz Fishing Chartercharter, Campbellsville, (270) 469-5417
- Bourbon Country Muskies – Guide Service & Tackle Co.fishing guide, Campbellsville, (502) 771-0585
- Green River Lake Guide Servicefishing guide, Campbellsville, (270) 849-7527
Finding a room close to Green River Lake
- Campbellsville7 miles
- Columbia10 miles
- Greensburg11 miles
Kentucky county pages that include Green River Lake
- Adair Countyseat: Columbia
- Taylor Countyseat: Campbellsville
Piscifun gear a Bluegrass State angler might carry to Green River Lake
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Lakes, tailwaters and floatable creeks around Green River Lake, pictured
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Stewart Bowman, Public domain
Photo: Alberto Cabello, CC BY 2.0
Before you wet a line at Green River Lake, read these
Whereabouts in the Commonwealth does Green River Lake lie?
It lies in Adair and Taylor counties; the closest Census town, Campbellsville, is about 7 miles away.
How many acres does KDFWR give Green River Lake?
8,181 acres, per the KDFWR page.
Which KDFWR launch on Green River Lake should I try?
The layer holds 13 ramps and carry-down launches, including Arnolds Landing Ramp on Green River Lake.
What fish show up in the rules for Green River Lake?
The KDFWR rules and stocking tables name black crappie, white crappie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, white bass and muskellunge.
Which Kentucky rules apply at Green River Lake?
Its 10 special-regulation lines sit in the limits band, word for word.
What does a visitor from outside Kentucky need at Green River Lake?
Anglers 16 and older need a Kentucky fishing license; the 2026 guide prints $24.31 for the resident annual license and $58.14 for nonresidents.
Has KDFWR mapped a fishing pier on Green River Lake?
KDFWR files 3 piers and bank sites here; Corps Office Bank Access on Green River Lake is one.
Which bait counter sits nearest Green River Lake on our Kentucky list?
Nearest on our list: Holmes Bend Boat Dock Inc, about 2 miles away.
What did the latest reading for Green River Lake show?
The figure from USGS sits in the level band with its date.
Are there tournaments on Green River Lake?
See the tournament page for dates and weights.
Set aside a morning for Green River Lake
Buy the KDFWR license before towing the boat.