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May 11,
2010 - By
Kentucky Lake Guide John Morgan

Angling Adventures
John Morgan
(270) 978-0307
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Flooding conditions have been affecting both
Kentucky and Barkley lakes since the first of May. Water levels
went up almost 10 feet in just over 6 days. This turned the water
to the color of chocolate milk. This was the first time in my life
that the Coast Guard closed the lake. For the experienced boater
this may have seemed a bit extreme, but I believe it was necessary
to keep those who had not seen the lake like this before safe.
Fishing has been good for some species and
terrible for others. Muddy water usually kills the crappie bite
but almost always turns on the bass and catfish. I have not been
able to catch the shellcracker very good this season. They were
just getting started to bed when all this water came in. I hope
they will bite some when we get rid of a few feet.
I have caught a lot of bass on my last two
trips but not having much luck with the big ones. A lot of bass
are in the shallow cover around the shore. My best fish have come
in or around gravel roads and grass in yards and fields. I caught
a 4-pound largemouth yesterday on a jig around a gazebo. That's a
hard pattern to duplicate.
Catfish are everywhere. They love these
conditions. The high water opened up so much new area that is full
of food for catfish. Most will be channel cats but they are a lot
of fun to catch.
Water levels will start to fall quickly
tomorrow and go down 3 feet by the weekend. This will create a lot
of current and should stock some bass up in some areas. The water
color will clear as the elevation goes down also. We should be
back on track for some great early summer fishing next week.
You don't know if you don't go, John Morgan Angling
Adventures--Murray, KY 270-436-2810 or 270-978-0307
johndm@wk.net
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