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prescribed burning alerts
Prescribed Burning
Alert created on: April 1, 2026

LBL Fire staff will conduct prescribed burns today, April 1, 2026, totaling 468- acres. The burns will be on multiple fields located near, Barnes Hollow, Cravens Bay, Demumbers Bay, Duncan Bay, Pisgah Bay and Smith Bay. Smoke will be moving to the Northeast towards Princeton. Smoke Model: https://www.hysplit-pub.noaa.gov/hysplitp.../hyresults.pl...

fire alert
Fire Alerts
Alert created on: March 29, 2026
FIRE UPDATE: 6:08pm - Cassity Fire was successfully contained at 450 acres. The cause is under investigation but believed to be human-caused. Fire may continue to creep in the interior of the containment and smoke may still be seen. Crews will continue to monitor the area and perimeter.
The North/South Trail will remain closed but FS Road 337 should reopen by morning. Visitors should still avoid the area as hot spots remain.

 

road alerts
Roads
Alert created on: February 3, 2026

Road 134, Energy Lake Road is closed to through traffic due to a washed out culvert. Energy Lake Dam and Campground are accessible from the northern entrance on road 134.

Road 214 Temporary closure between roads 215 and 372 due to a failing culvert.

Due to safety concerns the bridge on FS Road 126, Davenport Bay, is temporarily closed. Visitors can access Guy Lady and Sardis Cemeteries from FS roads 124 and 125.

Road 172-C is temporarily closed to Jones Creek boat ramp. Downs 2 Cemetery can be accessed on road 351.

road alerts
Roads
Alert created on: February 3, 2026

Energy Lake Campground is currently accessibly by the northern entrance on road 134. The southern entrance from highway 68/80 is closed to through traffic due to a washed out culvert.

wildlife refuges
Wildlife Refuges
Alert created on: February 3, 2026

Wildlife Refuges are open March 16, 2026 – October 31, 2026.

From November 1, 2025 through March 15, 2026, seasonal wildlife refuge closures include:

  • Portions of Duncan Bay, Smith Bay, and Rushing Bay on Kentucky Lake
  • Fulton Bay and Honker Bay on Lake Barkley Western one-third of Energy Lake; all of Energy Lake and Bards Lake are closed to hunting; eastern two-thirds of Energy Lake and all of Bards Lake remain open to fishing.
  • Duncan Lake
  • Long Creek Refuge at the back of Elbow Bay
  • Hematite Lake and Honker Lake closed to fishing and boating; trails open
  • Refuge closures provide undisturbed resting and feeding areas for waterfowl, shorebirds, and eagles. Staff at Land Between the Lakes asks for public cooperation with refuge regulations designed to provide needed sanctuary.
trail alerts
Trails
Alert created on: February 3, 2026

Fort Henry Trail is Closed from Point 1-23 and Picket Loop from tornado damage.