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Pool 4 of the Green River is located between Glenmore, KY and Woodbury, KY. This pool is approximately 20 miles in length with public boat ramps located on the upper and lower sections of the pool. The u:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}, while the lower sections have long deep pools with occasional rock bars. Barren River joins the Green River in Pool 4, with the Woodbury Ramp located at this confluence. This area is popular for a wide variety of species. Boaters and anglers should use caution when boating or fishing above and below the lock and dam structures located at both ends of this pool.
Honakers Ferry Ramp Woodbury Ramp
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lake/River Reports (Provides daily dam discharges and forecasted release schedules)
Daily Lake Report (opens in new window) 3 Day Lake Release Forecast (opens in new window)
U.S. Geological Survey (Provides real-time stream flows on rivers and streams around the state)
Current Stream Levels at Lock 4 in Woodbury, KY (opens in new window)
Honakers Ferry Ramp additional information and directions (opens in new window)
This single-lane concrete ramp is located 11 miles north of Bowling Green, KY, off Hwy 1749. An unpaved parking area is located at the top of the ramp, with no other amenities present. This section of river is best suited for light trailerable boats. Anglers can travel upstream 1.3 miles to Lock and Dam 5 tailwaters or fish the chunk rock banks downstream of the ramp. A good variety of habitat is present at this site. Bank fishing would be very difficult due to the steep, muddy banks near the ramp.
Woodbury Ramp additional information and directions (opens in new window)
A single-lane concrete ramp is located at the confluence of the Barren River with the Green River. This ramp is suitable for all sizes of boats. This ramp is located on the east bank of the Barren River directly across from the Riverview Ramp. An unpaved gravel parking area is located at the top of the ramp. Bank fishing is limited to the concrete ramp due to steep, muddy banks. Boaters should use caution; Lock and Dam 4 is located directly downstream and is breached. No other amenities exist at this site.
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Stream Fishing Tips and Tactics
The following length frequencies are representative of the top five species sampled in Green River Pool 4 from 2013.
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