Pap's right about Barren being high right now from the rains. It was high and muddy last time I saw it and more rain forecast for Sunday.

Can't help you much with the lake their in Franklin, I have heard of some nice bass being caught there. The fisheries guys probably put out the stake beds.

Barren is fairly close to you...there is some good crappie fishing in it from time to time. A lot depends on the spring and how much water fluctuation you get from the spring rains. If it's not extreme (one way or the other) than the fishing should be good.

Late April, through June the Hybrid fishing on Barren is excellent. You can sometimes catch them in the jumps and throw topwaters at em. If you hook up with one, you better hold on to your rod. Fish over 10lbs are common. You can also do some good trolling for them through the hot summer months.

Welcome to the area and congratulations on your new arrival.