The last 2 years I have fished Lake Barkley when the lake was flooded. 2 years ago when the lake was about 5 feet over summer pool, the creeks were muddy (almost no visibility) and the main lake was stained (about one foot of visibility). Last year, the rains were heavier and accumulated high amounts in much less time. When I fished, the lake was again about 6 feet over summer pool (it had already fallen to about 365 from it's crest of 368) and it was just the opposite -the main lake was muddy and the creeks were stained. I'm heading down today as soon as I can and am staying the weekend. I'll let you know the conditions after I see the water.