Green River Pool 4

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.

River Information

Detailed ramp information

Honakers Ferry Ramp
Woodbury Ramp

Muskellunge from Green River Pool 4 Blue catfish from Green River Pool 4  

Stream Levels and River Mileages

Green River Pool 4 Access Site to Site Mileages

Put In Access SiteTake Out Access SiteTotal River Miles
Honakers Ferry RampWoodbury Ramp17.75

Spotted bass from Green River Pool 4 Sunfish from Green River Pool 4  

Recommended River Levels for Boating and Fishing

Green River Pool 4 at Woodbury, KY

RatingGauge Height in Feet (ft)
Low<4.0 ft
Good4.0-6.0 ft
High>6.0 ft

Resources for River Levels

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)


Green River Pool 4 Public Access Site Descriptions

Honakers Ferry Ramp

Honakers Ferry Ramp additional information and directions (opens in new window)

Honakers Ferry Ramp on Green River Pool 4 Alternate view of Honakers Ferry Ramp on Green River Pool 4  

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

Woodbury Ramp additional information and directions (opens in new window)

Woodbury Ramp on Green River Pool 4 Alternate view of Woodbury Ramp on Green River Pool 4  

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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Fishing Tips

Stream Fishing Tips and Tactics


Fisheries Overview

The following length frequencies are representative of the top five species sampled in Green River Pool 4 from 2013.

Kentucky spotted bass length frequency graph  

Bluegill length frequency graph  

Redear sunfish length frequency graph  

Channel catfish length frequency graph  

Largemouth bass length frequency graph  

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