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FISHING REGULATIONS
  1. Anglers 16 and older in Kentucky and 13 and older in Tennessee must have a state fishing license. No LBL permit is required.
  2. Bowfishing is permitted for nongame fish species along the LBL shoreline of Kentucky and Barkley Lakes and in Honker, Energy and Bards Lakes when open for fishing. State licenses are required.
  3. Frog gigging is permitted by gig only (no firearms) along the LBL shoreline and in LBL interior ponds, Bards, Energy and Honker Lakes. State seasons and bag limits apply. Frog giggers must possess an LBL Hunter Use Permit; in Kentucky, a hunting or fishing license is also required. In Tennessee, a hunting license is also required.
  4. Portions of some LBL bays will be closed through early summer to protect nesting bald eagles. Other LBL bays, ponds and interior lakes are closed to fishing at certain times of the year to protect wildlife. Closed areas are indicated by buoys and signs or can be obtained from LBL by requesting an Angling Information Guide.