With a small boat I would stick to the clarks river as mentioned above or go up the Ohio towards Smithland to Cotton Wood Bar....Its on the IL side about half way to the dam.

If the river was up and the wickets were DOWN at Brookport Lock and Dam 52 I would go that way but if your not familiar with that area then I would stay away because that dam can be very dangerous if your not familiar with how it works.


But then again if the river is up around the 20-22ft stage @ Paducah, then i'd ease into Allard Lake if you dont mind a scratch or two.


Most River Tournaments dont allow locking into KY/Barkley...At least local ones dont.

I have a tournament there in July I think too....