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Fishing Barren Fork, Tennessee

1 public access point across 1 county, with directions to every one.

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Every access point

Public access on Barren Fork, county by county

All 1 public access point TWRA records on Barren Fork. Each card opens its own page with written directions, coordinates and a link straight to Google Maps.

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Barren Fork access in Warren County

Free1.5 out of 5facilitiesCitySally’s AlleyDirections and detail →35.67504, -85.76303

What to bring

Tackle for Barren Fork

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The water

Barren Fork boat ramps and fishing access

Barren Fork has 1 public access point: 0 boat ramps, in Warren County.

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1 public access point on Barren Fork, every one with directions.

What it looks like

Barren Fork in photographs

What Barren Fork looks like through the year. Every picture opens that water’s own page.

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What you can catch

Fish in Barren Fork

What Barren Fork actually holds, from the county research behind this site and TWRA’s own species notes. A licence is required for all of it.

largemouth basssmallmouth bassspotted basscrappierock basswalleyemuskellungecatfishrainbow trout
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What you can keep

Fishing limits on Barren Fork

Barren Fork has no limits of its own, so the statewide limits apply. These are the ones for the fish it holds.

FishDaily limitLengthWhere or when
Largemouth bass5 black bass combinedNo minimumStatewide
Smallmouth bass5 black bass combinedNo minimumStatewide
Spotted bass5 black bass combinedNo minimumStatewide
Crappie1510 in minimumStatewide
Rock bass20No minimumStatewide
Walleye516 in minimumStatewide
Muskellunge136 in minimumStatewide
Channel catfishNo limit under 34 inOnly one over 34 inStatewide
Rainbow trout7 trout combinedNo minimumStatewide

From the 2026–27 Tennessee Fishing Guide (TWRA), in effect 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027, checked 25 September 2026. Rules change, so check the guide before you keep a fish.

Statewide limits and licenses

By county

Counties on Barren Fork

Barren Fork touches 1 Tennessee county. The county page has the bait shops, the bank access and the local limits.

McMinnvilleWarren County1 access point on Barren Fork, plus the rest of the county’s water.See the spots →

By town

Towns on Barren Fork

These pages measure from the middle of town rather than the county line, which is usually the number that matters when you are deciding where to drive.

Warren CountyFishing near McMinnvillePublic water within about 30 miles of McMinnville, closest first.See the spots →

A Tennessee licence covers the whole state, not just one lake.

Common questions

Questions about fishing Barren Fork

How many public boat ramps are there on Barren Fork?

TWRA lists 0 public boat launches on Barren Fork, across 1 Tennessee county. Every one of them is listed on this page with directions.

What fish can you catch in Barren Fork?

Barren Fork holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, rock bass, walleye, muskellunge, catfish and rainbow trout. Which of those is actually worth chasing depends on the season, and TWRA sets size and creel limits that change, so check before you keep anything.

Which counties does Barren Fork run through?

Warren county. Each has its own page on this site with the local bait shops, ramps and bank access.

Can you fish Barren Fork from the bank?

Yes, though no public fishing pier is recorded on Barren Fork. Bank fishing here means the shoreline and parking areas at the public ramps, plus road and bridge crossings where there is public right of way.

Do you need a licence to fish Barren Fork?

Yes. Anyone 13 or older needs a Tennessee fishing licence, and a trout supplemental on top if you plan to keep trout. Non-residents can buy a three-day or ten-day licence rather than a full year.

Is Barren Fork free to fish?

The water is. Some of the ramps are not, Corps of Engineers sites, state park ramps and marinas often charge to launch or park. Each listing below shows the owner, which is the best guide to whether you will be asked for money.

Keep going

More Barren Fork water, and who fishes it

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