Green River Lake Tailwater Fishing
The Kentucky river reach below Green River Lake, in Taylor County.
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Green River Lake Tailwater: the essentials
The reach below Green River Lake, fed by Green River Lake, is Green River Lake Tailwater on the KDFWR list (Taylor County). The closest town, Campbellsville, is near 7 miles.
KDFWR plots 1 access site here.
KDFWR waterbody page for Green River Lake Tailwater, read November 10, 2026.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census counts (TIGERweb) and the 2023 Gazetteer, read November 10, 2026.
Agency remarks on Green River Lake Tailwater
Special Regulation for Green River Lake Tailwater: From Green River Lake Dam and extending downstream to the end of the concrete wall, fishing shall be limited to rod in hand using either an artificial bait with a single hook or live bait attached to a single hook
KDFWR waterbody page for Green River Lake Tailwater, read November 10, 2026.
USACE release figures for Green River Lake Tailwater
Discharge at Green River Lake decides how Green River Lake Tailwater fishes; the reading below carries its time.
USACE Louisville District reading at Green River Lake for Green River Lake Tailwater, 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 gauges downstream of Green River Lake Tailwater
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Green River Near Campbellsville, Ky | 250 cfs, 94.08 ft gage height | Sep 30 11:00 pm Not updated since Sep 30, 1994. |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 12:34 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
- GREEN RIVER NEAR CAMPBELLSVILLE, KYUSGS 03306000
USGS Water Data for the Nation, live through the site, retrieved on page view.
Special regulations printed for Green River Lake Tailwater
Guide entries naming Green River Lake Tailwater
- GREEN RIVER LAKE TAILWATER from Green River Lake Dam and extending downstream to the end of the concrete wall (Taylor County)Fishing shall be limited to rod in hand using either: (a) An artificial bait with a single hook; or (b) Live bait attached to a single hook. Did you know? Camping is prohibited on KDFWR owned or managed lakes except as designated by signs.
2026 Kentucky Fishing & Boating Guide (Regulations Summary March 2026 to February 2027, updated September 2026, p. 7-12; KDFWR PDF), read November 10, 2026.
Commonwealth-wide limits in force on Green River Lake Tailwater
| Species group | Daily | Possession | Minimum size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 6* | 12* | 12" |
| Crappie (Black & White) | 20* | 40* | none |
| Channel Catfish below 28" | none | none | none |
| Walleye, Sauger, and their Hybrids | 6* | 12* | 14" |
2026 Kentucky Fishing & Boating Guide (Regulations Summary March 2026 to February 2027, updated September 2026, p. 4; KDFWR PDF), read November 10, 2026.
Guide text on possession that covers Green River Lake Tailwater: "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.
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- Tailwater Ramp on Green River Lake Tailwaterboat ramp, paved, single lane; Taylor County
Spare KDFWR launches if Green River Lake Tailwater is crowded
- Ramp #1 on Green River LakeGreen River Lake, under a mile
- State Marina on Green River LakeGreen River Lake, 1 mile
- State Park/Lone Valley Site Boat Ramp on Green River LakeGreen River Lake, 3 miles
- Butler Creek Ramp on Green River LakeGreen River Lake, 3 miles
- Emerald Isle Marina on Green River LakeGreen River Lake, 4 miles
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.
The impoundment that releases into Green River Lake Tailwater
Above the dam lies Green River Lake.
8,181 acres by KDFWR.
Handy to Green River Lake Tailwater
Seven more tailwaters besides Green River Lake Tailwater
- Lake Cumberland Tailwater29 miles
- Barren River Lake Tailwater50 miles
- Nolin River Lake Tailwater50 miles
- Herrington Lake Tailwater52 miles
- Cave Run Lake Tailwater116 miles
- Lake Barkley Tailwater160 miles
- Kentucky Lake Tailwater162 miles
Tackle counters worth a stop before Green River Lake Tailwater
- Green River Marinamarina, Campbellsville, 1 mile
- Phillips Campground & Tackle Box Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Campbellsville, 2 miles
- Emerald Isle Resort & Marinamarina, Campbellsville, 4 miles
- Holmes Bend Boat Dock Incmarina, Columbia, 4 miles
- Crazy Horse Archerybait and tackle shop, Campbellsville, 4 miles
- Green River Baitbait and tackle shop, Columbia, 6 miles
Booking a hired guide for Green River Lake Tailwater
- 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
Overnight options for anglers headed to Green River Lake Tailwater
- Campbellsville7 miles
- Greensburg8 miles
- Columbia10 miles
- Russell Springs20 miles
County write-ups that mention Green River Lake Tailwater
- Taylor County
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Limestone banks and lake coves by Green River Lake Tailwater through a camera
Photo: LouisvilleUSACE, CC BY 2.0
Photo: LouisvilleUSACE, CC BY 2.0
Photo: LouisvilleUSACE, CC BY 2.0
Photo: LouisvilleUSACE, CC BY 2.0
Getting Green River Lake Tailwater figured out first
Where does Green River Lake Tailwater start?
Below Green River Lake, fed by Green River Lake, in Taylor County.
Does KDFWR put rainbows in Green River Lake Tailwater?
The guide trout table has no row for it; its rules band shows what KDFWR prints.
What do the KDFWR license and permit cost for Green River Lake Tailwater?
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.
Where can I see flows for Green River Lake Tailwater?
Release at the reading time: 76 cfs.
Has KDFWR written special rules for Green River Lake Tailwater?
There are 1 special-regulation line beyond the statewide table.
Where can I access Green River Lake Tailwater?
1 access site are on file, including Tailwater Ramp on Green River Lake Tailwater.
Where can I get waxworms near Green River Lake Tailwater?
Try Green River Marina, about 1 mile away.
Which tailwaters are near Green River Lake Tailwater?
Our other tailwater pages: Barren River Lake Tailwater, Nolin River Lake Tailwater, Herrington Lake Tailwater, Lake Cumberland Tailwater, Kentucky Lake Tailwater, Lake Barkley Tailwater and Cave Run Lake Tailwater.
Plan a tailrace day at Green River Lake Tailwater
Trout permits, limits and prices are on the license page.