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Boat Launch · Montgomery County

McGregor Park, Lake Barkley

1 ramp, 1 lane, fishing pier, canoe / kayak landing. In Clarksville.

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How to get there

Getting to McGregor Park

McGregor Park is a public boat launch on Lake Barkley in Montgomery County, Tennessee, run by the city.

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McGregor Park is in Clarksville. The closest other public access is Red River Trailhead on Red River, 0.8 miles to the north. 5 other public access points sit within 5 miles of McGregor Park. 2 of the 28 other access points on Lake Barkley have more launch lanes than this one. For bait, Swan’s Bait and Tackle in Dover is about 27 miles away.

Coordinates 36.53105, -87.36501

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Aerial view of McGregor Park
McGregor Park from above. The pin marks the access point. USGS aerial imagery.

What is there

What you will find at McGregor Park

Free to launch 4 out of 5 Facilities 4 of 5, scored from what TWRA records: ramp, docks, pier, restrooms, parking, lighting and hours.

Facilities listed from TWRA’s access record.

Boat ramp

Boats on trailers can put in at McGregor Park. 1 lane.

Fishing pier

A built pier, so you can fish deep water without a boat.

Canoe and kayak

A landing shallow enough to carry a paddle craft in and out.

Accessible parking

Marked accessible parking at the access point.

Courtesy dock

A dock beside the ramp to tie off while you park the trailer.

Open 24 hours

No closing time is recorded; it is open all night.

Not recorded here: restrooms, camping.

What you can catch

Fish you can catch at McGrSpecies list from TWRA notes for Lake Barkley.

largemouth basscrappiestriped basswhite basssaugerflathead catfishgar

Lick, Long and Dyer creeks off the main channel are the named largemouth areas; full pool arrives around 1 May and the lake drops toward winter pool after 4 July, so the shallow-cover bite is a spring event.

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What you can keep

Fishing limits at McGregor Park

What you can keep from Lake Barkley at McGregor Park. TWRA sets 3 rules just for Lake Barkley. For those species, these rules win. Everything else follows the statewide limit.

FishDaily limitLengthWhere or when
Largemouth bass5 black bass combined15 in minimumLake Barkley rule
Smallmouth bass5 black bass combined15 in minimumLake Barkley rule
Crappie2010 in minimumLake Barkley rule
Striped bass2 striped and hybrid combined15 in minimumStatewide
White bass15No minimumStatewide
Sauger1015 in minimumStatewide
Flathead catfishNo limit under 34 inOnly one over 34 inStatewide

Other rules on Lake Barkley

  • Dewatering areas (Dover Bottoms, Bear Creek WMA) closed 5 days before and during late waterfowl season. Snagging prohibited in the Cumberland Fossil Plant discharge channel.

From the 2026–27 Tennessee Fishing Guide (TWRA), in effect 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027, checked 25 September 2026.

Statewide limits and licenses

8 public boat launches in Montgomery County (TWRA).

What it looks like

Lake Barkley around McGregor Park

Drag or swipe through.

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More Lake Barkley access near McGregor Park

More Lake Barkley access, sorted by distance from McGregor Park.

Free4 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · CityTrice’s Landing1.1 miles north-west1 ramp, 1 lanefishing piercanoe / kayak landingaccessible parkingDirections and detail →36.54102, -87.38122Free4.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · CityLiberty Park Boat Ramp1.4 miles south1 ramp, 3 lanesrestroomsaccessible parkingDirections and detail →36.51107, -87.36968Fee not listed1 out of 5facilitiesMarina · MarinaClarksville Marina1.6 miles southDirections and detail →36.50827, -87.37124Launch fee3.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · Private LandMontgomery County Conservation Club3.0 miles south-east41 A Bypass to North Seven Mile Ferry Road1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingaccessible parkingDirections and detail →36.49300, -87.33930Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · USACETWRA Smith’s Branch Access Area5.0 miles south-westDotsonville Rd to Gip Manning Rd to Smith Branch Ln1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →36.48682, -87.43627Free3 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · USACETWRA Lock B Southside Access Area8.6 miles south-eastChapel Hill to Lock B Road S1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingDirections and detail →36.42145, -87.29320
All 29 access points on Lake Barkley

McGregor Park water holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, sunfish.

Other water close by

Other fishing near McGregor Park

Public access on other water within 20 miles of McGregor Park, including Red River and Cheatham Lake.

Free2 out of 5facilitiesPaddling · CityRed River TrailheadRed River · 0.8 miles northcanoe / kayak landingaccessible parkingDirections and detail →36.54293, -87.36199Free3 out of 5facilitiesPaddling · CityBilly Dunlop ParkRed River · 5.4 miles northcanoe / kayak landingrestroomsaccessible parkingDirections and detail →36.60955, -87.36646Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesPaddling · CityRobert Clark ParkRed River · 6.5 miles northcanoe / kayak landingrestroomsaccessible parkingDirections and detail →36.62546, -87.36745Free2 out of 5facilitiesPaddling · TDECPort Royal State ParkRed River · 13 miles eastI-24 to 76 east, left on Port Royal Roadcanoe / kayak landingaccessible parkingDirections and detail →36.55468, -87.14160Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · TWRAAdam’s RampRed River · 16 miles eastFrom South: I24 to Exit 19 and Hwy 256 all the way into Adams. Turn right on S Church St. (HWY 76). Turn left on HWY 41 and go 1 mile to access sign. Turn left into access road.1 ramp, 1 lanecanoe / kayak landingrentalsDirections and detail →36.58847, -87.08842Fee not listed1 out of 5facilitiesFishing SiteCheatham Lake Fishing AccessCheatham Lake · 16 miles south-eastDirections and detail →36.32274, -87.22377

Bait on the way

Bait and tackle near McGregor Park

Swan’s Bait and Tackle in Dover is nearest, about 27 miles away.

Dover · about 27 milesSwan’s Bait and TackleLive bait, so this is the stop for minnows, crickets and nightcrawlers.Directions and phone →Dover · about 30 milesU S BassMarina store. Fuel, ice, terminal tackle and live bait when the lake is running.Directions and phone →Waverly · about 39 milesMason’s DockLakeside operation with a dock store, bait and often boat rental.Directions and phone →
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Common questions

Questions about McGregor Park

Can you launch a boat at McGregor Park?

Yes. TWRA records McGregor Park as having a boat ramp. It has 1 lane. Launching at McGregor Park is free.

Do you need a fishing licence at McGregor Park?

Yes.

What fish are in the water at McGregor Park?

Lake Barkley holds largemouth bass, crappie, striped bass, white bass, sauger, flathead catfish and gar.

Where can I buy bait near McGregor Park?

Swan’s Bait and Tackle in Dover is the closest bait and tackle shop this site lists, about 27 miles from McGregor Park. U S Bass in Dover is next, about 30 miles away.

Is there a restroom at McGregor Park?

No restroom is recorded here.

Who runs McGregor Park?

McGregor Park is listed under the city in TWRA’s public access database.

Where to next

Around McGregor Park

McGregor Park is one access point.

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