I have fished this area since I was a kid. My Grandpa would take me and my cousin on a tractor to fish he had no drivers license. I still go by and look at a certain rock my Grandpa would sit on to refresh the childhood memories. I am now 65 years old. In response to your question it depends on what time of the year you use the ramp. At Summer pool 359 elev. it is useable but once the Corps starts lowering the water down to 357 it becomes more of a hazard. At winter pool 354 it is not useable. One of the big hazards in low water is once you go under I-24 bridge. What's left of the channel goes along the I-24 levee and then along the south bank. In low water if you go straight you are going across a shallow mud /stump /brush flat. In water less than 359' elev. I personally would use Eddy Creek marina ramp.


Quote Originally Posted by DWILL View Post
Hey everyone,
I had a quick question for those that fish Lake Barkley. Have any of you used the ramp at Coleman Bridge in the back of Eddy Creek? I have been on Lake Barkley most of my life and never used it. I've been told that is shallow on the way out by Holiday Hills campground. I know boats are going out here but I know there is a special route that has to be used and the navigational markers are not right. I haven't been able to catch the guys using the ramp to ask. I'm going to go out and troll through it as soon as I get a chance but was hoping someone might know the way out. The ramp would be a lot easier for me at our new place. Thanks in advance for any help, I appreciate anyone taking time to read and help.