Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:09 PM
- Water level
- 3.41 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Lake Barkley
Updated 50 min agoSource: USGS station 03437500 — SOUTH FORK LITTLE RIVER AT HOPKINSVILLE, KY · 21.1 mi from Lake Barkley
Launch Light & Moon — July 11
local timeWaning Crescent (11% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: TWRA Smith's Branch Access Area
| Location | Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Barkley |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 36.486827, -87.436275 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Montgomery |
TWRA Smith's Branch Access Area is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Barkley in Tennessee at coordinates 36.48683, -87.43627. Data published by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TN TWRA).
TWRA Smith's Branch Access Area is a public boat launch on Lake Barkley in Montgomery County, Tennessee. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About TWRA Smith's Branch Access Area
Is TWRA Smith's Branch Access Area free to use?
Yes, TWRA Smith's Branch Access Area is a public boat launch with free access in Tennessee.
What water does TWRA Smith's Branch Access Area access?
TWRA Smith's Branch Access Area provides boat launch access to Lake Barkley in Tennessee.
How do I get to TWRA Smith's Branch Access Area?
TWRA Smith's Branch Access Area is located at coordinates 36.486827, -87.436275 in Tennessee. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding TWRA Smith's Branch Access Area includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.